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Loins
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types
or Exodus 12:11 (c) By this figure the Lord was instructing His people to be ready to go, packed up, all ties broken off, and the journey begun for an unknown land. It is a splendid picture of "readiness."
1 Kings 12:10 (a) Here we see a comparison between the oppression with which Rehoboam would afflict the people, as compared with the much lesser affliction which Solomon brought upon the people. (See also2Ch 10:10).
Psalm 66:11 (b) The loins are used in the Scripture as a picture of strength, power, vigor and maturity. In this passage GOD weakened the strength of His people and made them incapacitated as a nation.
Isaiah 11:5 (b) This picture is given us to describe a godly life, an upright character and an honest heart in business. It is also used to describe the character of GOD, all of whose power and work would be absolutely righteous in character.
Isaiah 45:1 (b) The Lord is informing Cyrus that He will weaken the strength of kings and nations who oppose him in order that he may conquer and subdue every enemy.
Jeremiah 30:6 (b) This represents a condition of despair, weakness, helplessness and hopelessness throughout Israel because of their sins, and because of the wrath of GOD.
Ezekiel 47:4 (b) Look under "ANKLES" for a rather full description of this parable. The loins represent vigor and power of a man controlled by the Spirit of GOD, and therefore brought into useful channels that are profitable in the sight of the Lord.
Daniel 10:5 (b) In this vision the heavenly messenger had divine strength, power and ability that was pure as the gold, and beautiful in appearance. He was GOD's messenger with GOD's message, for GOD's servant.
Luke 12:35 (a) Here we find an exhortation to every believer to bring all his powers, talents and gifts into the service of the King, with a ready heart, and a willing mind.
Ephesians 6:14 (a) If we know GOD's truth from His Word, we can and will be bold and aggressive in the battle of faith, and in the service of the King.
1 Peter 1:13 (a) It is quite evident from this figure that the Lord is referring to our powers to think, analyze and consider by our mental processes the things of time and eternity. The Lord expects us to think through in regard to His work and service, to be resourceful, energetic and vigorous in preaching the Word and in carrying out His plans as He reveals them to us.
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Watson, Walter. Entry for 'Loins'. Wilson's Dictoinary of Bible Types. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/wdt/l/loins.html. 1957.
