GIRDLES

Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Worn upon the loins

1 Kings 2:5 Jeremiah 13:1 Jeremiah 13:11

Worn by priests about the breasts

Revelation 1:13

Made for sale by industrious women

MADE OF

Fine linen

Twined linen with blue purple, &c

Gold

Revelation 1:13 Revelation 15:6

Leather

2 Kings 1:8 Matthew 3:4

Sackcloth

Isaiah 3:24 Lamentations 2:10

USED FOR

Strengthening the loins

Proverbs 31:17 Isaiah 22:21 Isaiah 23:10

Girding up the garments when walking

1 Kings 18:46 2 Kings 4:29

Girding up the garments when working

Luke 12:37 Luke 17:8 John 13:4

Suspending the sword

2 Samuel 20:8 Nehemiah 4:18

Suspending the inkhorn

Holding money

Matthew 10:9 Mark 6:8

Taken off when at rest

Isaiah 5:27 John 13:4

GIVEN AS

A token of friendship

A reward of military service

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Strength

Psalms 18:39 Isaiah 22:21

Gladness

Righteousness of Christ

Faithfulness of Christ

Truth