Girdles

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