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gird

Meaning of “gird”

1. To fasten clothing or another object around the body. 2. By extension, to prepare or make ready for action.

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27 occurrences26 verses15 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 29:5

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Acts 12:8
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And the angel said unto him, gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 12:8 · retained source text

And the Angel said vnto him, Girde thy selfe, and binde on thy sandales: And so he did. And he sayth vnto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

Complete reference index — all 26 verses
Exodus 29:5Exodus 29:9Judges 3:161 Samuel 25:132 Samuel 3:312 Kings 4:292 Kings 9:1Job 38:3Job 40:7Psalms 45:3Isaiah 8:9Isaiah 15:3Isaiah 32:11Jeremiah 1:17Jeremiah 4:8Jeremiah 6:26Jeremiah 49:3Ezekiel 7:18Ezekiel 27:31Ezekiel 44:18Joel 1:13Luke 12:37Luke 17:8John 21:18Acts 12:81 Peter 1:13

Where “gird” appears

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Exodus2 occurrences
2 versesJudges1 occurrence
1 verse1 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse2 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse2 Kings2 occurrences
2 versesJob2 occurrences
2 versesPsalms1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah4 occurrences
3 versesJeremiah4 occurrences
4 versesEzekiel3 occurrences
3 versesJoel1 occurrence
1 verseLuke2 occurrences
2 versesJohn1 occurrence
1 verseActs1 occurrence
1 verse1 Peter1 occurrence
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