Isaiah 11:5 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. 1. As a girdle surrounds a man's whole body, and is seen to advantage whithersoever he turn himself, so, in like manner, these two Divine excellences should every way appear most conspicuous in the Messiah's administration of the affairs of His kingdom. 2. As the girdles which were anciently worn, served to fasten the loose and flowing garments that were then used and to strengthen the loins of those who were girt with them, so these glorious perfections complete the character of the King of Israel and give vigour to the honourable and successful exercise of regal authority. 3. As girdles served in ancient times for ornaments to the illustrious persons who put them on, so righteousness and faithfulness were eminently to adorn the personal conduct and public character of the Prince of Peace, the King of kings, and Lord of lords (Revelation 19:11). (R. Macculloch.) Parallel Verses KJV: And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.WEB: Righteousness will be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt of his waist. |
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