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Girdle

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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  • 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 ).

  • 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 ).

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

  • Heb. 'abnet, the girdle of sacerdotal and state officers (Exodus 28:4,39,40; 29:9; 39:29 ).

  • Heb. hesheb, the "curious girdle" (Exodus 28:8; RSV, "cunningly woven band") was attached to the ephod, and was made of the same material.

    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; 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 12:18,21; 30:11; Isaiah 22:21; 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;" RSV, marg., "girdles." Also Mark 6:8 ).

    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Girdle'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​g/girdle.html. 1897.
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