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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

COMBINED MEANING

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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11:4But 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.

11:5And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.

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11:6The 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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