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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5131 belt
5131 belt
5131 belt
An item of clothing, worn round the waist, used for gathering clothes and holding weapons or money.
The belt as an item of clothing
1Ki 18:46 See also 2Sa 20:8; 1Ki 2:5; 2Ki 4:29; 2Ki 9:1; Ps 109:19; Isa 5:27; Jer 13:1-11; Da 10:5; Mt 10:9 pp Mk 6:8; Ac 21:11
Part of the battledress of a warrior
1Sa 18:4 See also 2Sa 18:11; Eze 23:15
A leather belt was a sign of rough living
2Ki 1:8 See also Mt 3:4 pp Mk 1:6
The belt symbolises truth and righteousness
See also
| 5144 | cloak |
| 5145 | clothing |
| 5177 | robes |
| 5612 | weapons |
| 8154 | righteousness |
| 8486 | spiritual warfare, armour |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
