Probably from a primary hepo (to be busy about); an implement or utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for war)armour, instrument, weapon.
Textus Receptus Greek Text
oplaRom 6:13, Rom 6:13, Rom 13:12, 2 Cor 10:4
oplwnJohn 18:3, 2 Cor 6:7