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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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John 21:18
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.
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Uerily, verily I say vnto thee, whē thou wast yong, thou girdedst thy selfe, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carie thee whither thou wouldest not.

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