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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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Luke 12:37
Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
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1611 witness · Luke 12:37 · retained source text

Blessed are those seruants, whom the Lord when he commeth, shall find watching: Uerily, I say vnto you, That he shall girde himselfe, and make them to sit downe to meate, and will come foorth and serue them.

Luke 17:8
And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?
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1611 witness · Luke 17:8 · retained source text

And will not rather say vnto him, Make ready wherewith I may suppe, and gird thy selfe, and serue me, till I haue eaten and drunken: and afterward thou shalt eate and drinke.

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