Strong's Lexicon chagor: Belt, Girdle Original Word: חָגוֹר Word Origin: Derived from the root חָגַר (chagar), meaning "to gird" or "to bind." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - ζώνη (zōnē): A Greek term for belt or girdle, used in the New Testament to convey similar meanings of readiness and preparation (e.g., Ephesians 6:14, "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist..."). Usage: The term "chagor" refers to a belt or girdle, an essential piece of clothing in ancient times used to secure garments and carry tools or weapons. It symbolizes readiness, strength, and preparedness, often used metaphorically in the Bible to denote spiritual or moral preparedness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, the girdle or belt was a practical item worn by both men and women. It was used to fasten the tunic and allow for ease of movement, especially in labor or battle. The girdle could also serve as a place to hang tools or weapons, signifying readiness for work or combat. In a spiritual sense, girding oneself was associated with preparation and strength, both physically and morally. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chagar Definition girded NASB Translation girded (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חָגוֺר] adjective girt, girded, only plural construct; חֲגוֺרֵי אֵזוֺר Ezekiel 23:15 girded with a waist-cloth. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance girded with From chagar; belted -- girded with. see HEBREW chagar Forms and Transliterations וַ֝חֲג֗וֹר וחגור חֲגוֹרֵ֨י חגורי chagoRei ḥă·ḡō·w·rê ḥăḡōwrê vachaGor wa·ḥă·ḡō·wr waḥăḡōwrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 31:24 HEB: עָ֭שְׂתָה וַתִּמְכֹּ֑ר וַ֝חֲג֗וֹר נָתְנָ֥ה לַֽכְּנַעֲנִֽי׃ KJV: [it]; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. INT: makes and sells girdles and supplies the merchant Ezekiel 23:15 2 Occurrences |
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