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.