New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Girdles

• Worn upon the loins 1 Ki. 2:5; Jer. 13:1, 11
• Worn by priests about the breasts Rev. 1:13
• Made of
  • Fine linen Ezek. 16:10
  • Twined linen with blue, purple, &c Ex. 39:29
  • Gold Rev. 1:13, 15:6
  • Leather 2 Ki. 1:8; Mt. 3:4
  • Sackcloth Isa. 3:24; Lam. 2:10
• Made for sale by industrious women Pr. 31:24
• Used for
  • Strengthening the loins Pr. 31:17; Isa. 22:21, 23:10
  • Girding up the garments when walking 1 Ki. 18:46; 2 Ki. 4:29
  • Girding up the garments when working Lk. 12:37, 17:8; Jn. 13:4
  • Suspending the sword 2 Sam. 20:8; Neh. 4:18
  • Suspending the inkhorn Ezek. 9:2
  • Holding money Mt. 10:9; Mk. 6:8
  • Taken off when at rest Isa. 5:27; Jn. 13:4
• Given as
  • A token of friendship 1 Sam. 18:4
  • A reward of military service 2 Sam. 18:11
• Illustrative of
  • Strength Ps. 18:39; Isa. 22:21
  • Gladness Ps. 30:11
  • Righteousness of Christ Isa. 11:5
  • Faithfulness of Christ Isa. 11:5
  • Truth Eph. 6:14