Thematic Bible: Girdles
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Girdles » Used for » Strengthening the loins
I will put your robe on him, tie your belt around him, and transfer your authority to him. He will become a protector of the residents of Jerusalem and of the people of Judah.
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She begins her work vigorously, and she strengthens her arms.
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Daughter Tarshish, travel back to your land, as one crosses the Nile; there is no longer any marketplace in Tyre.
Girdles » Worn upon the loins
"You know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me -- how he murdered two commanders of the Israelite armies, Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether. During peacetime he struck them down like he would in battle; when he shed their blood as if in battle, he stained his own belt and the sandals on his feet.
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The Lord said to me, "Go and buy some linen shorts and put them on. Do not put them in water."
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For,' I say, 'just as shorts cling tightly to a person's body, so I bound the whole nation of Israel and the whole nation of Judah tightly to me.' I intended for them to be my special people and to bring me fame, honor, and praise. But they would not obey me.
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Girdles » Used for » Girding up the garments when working
Blessed are those slaves whom their master finds alert when he returns! I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, have them take their place at the table, and will come and wait on them!
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he got up from the meal, removed his outer clothes, took a towel and tied it around himself.
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Won't the master instead say to him, 'Get my dinner ready, and make yourself ready to serve me while I eat and drink. Then you may eat and drink'?
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Girdles » Made of » Gold
and in the midst of the lampstands was one like a son of man. He was dressed in a robe extending down to his feet and he wore a wide golden belt around his chest.
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and the seven angels who had the seven plagues came out of the temple, dressed in clean bright linen, wearing wide golden belts around their chests.
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Girdles » Made of » Sackcloth
(Yod) The elders of Daughter Zion sit on the ground in silence. They have thrown dirt on their heads; They have dressed in sackcloth. Jerusalem's young women stare down at the ground.
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A putrid stench will replace the smell of spices, a rope will replace a belt, baldness will replace braided locks of hair, a sackcloth garment will replace a fine robe, and a prisoner's brand will replace beauty.
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Girdles » Used for » Suspending the sword
The builders to a man had their swords strapped to their sides while they were building. But the trumpeter remained with me.
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When they were near the big rock that is in Gibeon, Amasa came to them. Now Joab was dressed in military attire and had a dagger in its sheath belted to his waist. When he advanced, it fell out.
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Girdles » Used for » Girding up the garments when walking
Elisha told Gehazi, "Tuck your robes into your belt, take my staff, and go! Don't stop to exchange greetings with anyone! Place my staff on the child's face."
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Now the Lord energized Elijah with power; he tucked his robe into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.
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Girdles » Illustrative of » Strength
I will put your robe on him, tie your belt around him, and transfer your authority to him. He will become a protector of the residents of Jerusalem and of the people of Judah.
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You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me.
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Girdles » Made of » Leather
Now John wore clothing made from camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his diet consisted of locusts and wild honey.
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They replied, "He was a hairy man and had a leather belt tied around his waist." The king said, "He is Elijah the Tishbite."
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Girdles » Used for » Taken off when at rest
None tire or stumble, they don't stop to nap or sleep. They don't loosen their belts, or unstrap their sandals to rest.
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he got up from the meal, removed his outer clothes, took a towel and tied it around himself.
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Girdles » Used for » Holding money
Do not take gold, silver, or copper in your belts,
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He instructed them to take nothing for the journey except a staff -- no bread, no bag, no money in their belts --
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Girdles » Worn by priests about the breasts
and in the midst of the lampstands was one like a son of man. He was dressed in a robe extending down to his feet and he wore a wide golden belt around his chest.
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Girdles » Illustrative of » Truth
Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,
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Girdles » Given as » A reward of military service
Joab replied to the man who was telling him this, "What! You saw this? Why didn't you strike him down right on the spot? I would have given you ten pieces of silver and a commemorative belt!"
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Girdles » Made for sale by industrious women
She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
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Girdles » Given as » A token of friendship
Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with the rest of his gear, including his sword, his bow, and even his belt.
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Girdles » Made of » Fine linen
I dressed you in embroidered clothing and put fine leather sandals on your feet. I wrapped you with fine linen and covered you with silk.
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Girdles » Made of » Twined linen with blue purple, &c
The sash was of fine twisted linen and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, the work of an embroiderer, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.
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Girdles » Illustrative of » Righteousness of Christ
Justice will be like a belt around his waist, integrity will be like a belt around his hips.
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Girdles » Illustrative of » Faithfulness of Christ
Justice will be like a belt around his waist, integrity will be like a belt around his hips.
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Girdles » Illustrative of » Gladness
Then you turned my lament into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and covered me with joy.
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Girdles » Used for » Suspending the inkhorn
Next, I noticed six men coming from the direction of the upper gate which faces north, each with his war club in his hand. Among them was a man dressed in linen with a writing kit at his side. They came and stood beside the bronze altar.
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