- Worn upon the loins 1Ki 2:5; Jer 13:1,11
- Worn by priests about the breasts Re 1:13
- MADE OF
- Fine linen Eze 16:10
- Twined linen with blue purple, &c Ex 39:29
- Gold Re 1:13; 15:6
- Leather 2Ki 1:8; Mt 3:4
- Sackcloth Isa 3:24; La 2:10
- Made for sale by industrious women Pr 31:24
- USED FOR
- Strengthening the loins Pr 31:17; Isa 22:21; 23:10
- Girding up the garments when walking 1Ki 18:46; 2Ki 4:29
- Girding up the garments when working Lu 12:37; 17:8; Joh 13:4
- Suspending the sword 2Sa 20:8; Ne 4:18
- Suspending the inkhorn Eze 9:2
- Holding money Mt 10:9; Mr 6:8
- Taken off when at rest Isa 5:27; Joh 13:4
- GIVEN AS
- A token of friendship 1Sa 18:4
- A reward of military service 2Sa 18:11
- ILLUSTRATIVE OF
- Strength Ps 18:39; Isa 22:21
- Gladness Ps 30:11
- Righteousness of Christ Isa 11:5
- Faithfulness of Christ Isa 11:5
- Truth Eph 6:14
The New Topical Text Book
Girdles
The New Topical Text Book, R. A. Torrey (1897). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.