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Ird
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types
or 2 Samuel 22:40 (a) This is a figure of a soldier binding on his armour. This illustrates the spiritual strength and power that GOD gives for the difficulties of life.
Psalm 30:11 (b) By this figure David is describing the joyful life which he received from his Lord and which was so precious to him that he compares it to a garment that surrounded him and strengthened him.
Psalm 45:3 (a) By this figure David requests his GOD to reveal His strength and power on the behalf of His servant.
Psalm 109:19 (a) This figure is used about Judas whose bitter attitude of cursing toward CHRIST, and the hatred of his heart toward his Master is compared to this garment which surrounded his whole person and influenced his whole life.
Isaiah 45:5 (a) The Lord in this way illustrates the truth that He gave to Cyrus the strength and the power which was necessary for conquering the world.
Ezekiel 16:10 (a) Here the Lord gives us a picture of the way He protected, surrounded and preserved Israel in the early days of their national existence.
Luke 12:35 (a) By this is indicated that the Christian should be ready for the service of the Lord day or night. He should be filled with enthusiasm and able for the battle.
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Watson, Walter. Entry for 'Ird'. Wilson's Dictoinary of Bible Types. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/wdt/i/ird.html. 1957.
