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From Easton: Girdle - (1.) Heb. hagor, a girdle of any kind worn by soldiers (1 Samuel 18:4; 2 Samuel 20:8; 1 Kings 2:5; 2 Kings 3:21) or women (Isaiah 3:24).

(2.) Heb. 'ezor, something "bound," worn by prophets (2 Kings 1:8; Jeremiah 13:1), soldiers (Isaiah 5:27; 2 Samuel 20:8; Ezekiel 23:15), Kings (Job 12:18).

(3.) Heb. mezah, a "band," a girdle worn by men alone (Psalms 109:19; Isaiah 22:21).

The common girdle was made of leather (2 Kings 1:8; Matthew 3:4); a finer sort of linen (Jeremiah 13:1; Ezekiel 16:10; Daniel 10:5). Girdles of sackcloth were worn in token of sorrow (Isaiah 3:24; Isaiah 22:12). They were variously fastened to the wearer (Mark 1:6; Jeremiah 13:1; Ezekiel 16:10).

The girdle was a symbol of strength and power (Job 12:18, Job 12:21; Job 30:11; Isaiah 22:21; Isaiah 45:5). "Righteousness and faithfulness" are the girdle of the Messiah (Isaiah 11:5).

Girdles were used as purses or pockets (Matthew 10:9. A. V., "purses;" R.V., marg., "girdles." Also Mark 6:8).

Verses:

• 1 Samuel 18:4
• 2 Samuel 18:11
• 2 Samuel 20:8
• 1 Kings 2:5
• 1 Kings 18:46
• 2 Kings 1:8
• 2 Kings 3:21
• 2 Kings 9:1
• Job 12:18
• Job 38:31
• Psalms 109:19
• Isaiah 3:24
• Isaiah 5:27
• Isaiah 11:5
• Isaiah 22:21
• Jeremiah 13:1
• Jeremiah 13:2
• Jeremiah 13:6
• Jeremiah 13:7
• Jeremiah 13:10
• Jeremiah 13:11
• Ezekiel 23:15
• Daniel 10:5
• Matthew 3:4
• Matthew 10:9
• Mark 1:6
• Mark 6:8
• Acts 21:11
• Ephesians 6:14