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To gird up one's loins means literally to tuck the loose ends of one's outer garment into one's belt. Loins were girded in preparation for running (1 Kings 18:46 ), for battle (Isaiah 5:27 ), or for service for a master (Luke 12:35 ). The call to “gird up the loins of your minds” (1 Peter 1:13 ) means to be spiritually alert and prepared. See Cloth, Clothing .
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These dictionary topics are from the Holman Bible Dictionary, published by Broadman & Holman, 1991. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Broadman & Holman.
These dictionary topics are from the Holman Bible Dictionary, published by Broadman & Holman, 1991. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Broadman & Holman.
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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Girdle'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​g/girdle.html. 1991.
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Girdle'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​g/girdle.html. 1991.