Bible verses about Girdles
(From Torrey's Topical Textbook)
- Worn upon the loins
I Kings 2:5; Jeremiah 13:1,11- Worn by priests about the breasts
Revelation 1:13- MADE OF
- Fine linen
Ezekiel 16:10
- Twined linen with blue purple, &c
Exodus 39:29
- Gold
Revelation 1:13; 15:6
- Leather
II Kings 1:8; Matthew 3:4- Made for sale by industrious women
Proverbs 31:24- USED FOR
- Strengthening the loins
Proverbs 31:17; Isaiah 22:21; 23:10
- Girding up the garments when walking
I Kings 18:46; II Kings 4:29
- Girding up the garments when working
Luke 12:37; 17:8; John 13:4
- Suspending the sword
II Samuel 20:8; Nehemiah 4:18
- Suspending the inkhorn
Ezekiel 9:2
- Holding money
Matthew 10:9; Mark 6:8
- Taken off when at rest
Isaiah 5:27; John 13:4- GIVEN AS
- A token of friendship
I Samuel 18:4
- A reward of military service
II Samuel 18:11- ILLUSTRATIVE OF
- Strength
Psalms 18:39; Isaiah 22:21
- Gladness
Psalms 30:11
- Righteousness of Christ
Isaiah 11:5
- Faithfulness of Christ
Isaiah 11:5
- Truth
Ephesians 6:14