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Isaiah 11:5

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And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.
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  1. Ephesians 6:14Rank 1 from verse 5
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    14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

  2. 1 John 1:9Rank 2 from verse 5
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    9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

  3. 2 Corinthians 6:7Rank 3 from verse 5
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    7By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

  4. Isaiah 25:1Rank 4 from verse 5
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    1O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.

  5. Isaiah 59:17Rank 5 from verse 5
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    17For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.

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Isaiah 11:5

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

girdle

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A belt, sash, or band worn around the waist or body to bind or secure clothing or other items.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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reins

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Sense 1: The kidneys. Sense 2: Figuratively, the innermost thoughts, affections, or feelings.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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4But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.

5And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.

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6The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

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