Isaiah 11:5 — Word Study
WLCוְהָ֥יָה צֶ֖דֶק אֵז֣וֹר מָתְנָ֑יו וְהָאֱמוּנָ֖ה אֵז֥וֹר חֲלָצָֽיו׃
BSARighteousnesstsedeq [justice, moral integrity] will behâyâh the beltʼêzôwr [girdle, sash] around His hipsmôthen [loins, waist] and faithfulnessʼĕmûwnâh [trustworthiness, fidelity] the sashʼêzôwr [girdle, cord] around His waistchâlâts [reins, innermost being]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְהָ֥יָה | and it will be | Verb, Qal, sequential perfect third person masculine singular |
| צֶ֖דֶק | righteousness | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| אֵז֣וֹר | [the] waistband of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| מָתְנָ֑יו | hips his | Noun common masculine dual construct, suffix |
| וְהָאֱמוּנָ֖ה | and faithfulness | Conjunction, particle, noun common feminine singular absolute |
| אֵז֥וֹר | [the] waistband of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| חֲלָצָֽיו׃ | loins his | Noun common feminine dual construct, suffix |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist. |
| KJV | And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. |
| ASV | And righteousness shall be the girdle of his waist, and faithfulness the girdle of his loins. |
| YLT | And righteousness hath been the girdle of his loins, And faithfulness — the girdle of his reins. |
| WEB | Righteousness will be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his waist. |
| BBE | And righteousness will be the cord of his robe, and good faith the band round his breast. |
All translations agree on the key terms of righteousness and faithfulness, affirming their significance.
Two main clauses connected by 'and', each describing a key attribute of the ruler.







8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectצֶדֶק
verbהָיָה
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Deep Study — Isaiah 11:5
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Context — The Righteous Reign of the Messiahgenerated
Isaiah 11:5 presents a vision of a future leader whose reign is characterized by justice and faithfulness. This ruler will bring about a time of peace and harmony, as seen in the surrounding verses that describe the transformation of nature and relationships among creatures. The imagery of clothing, such as a belt and sash, symbolizes the ruler's attributes and the moral foundation of his governance.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 59:17 | He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal. |
| 2 | Psalm 93:1 | The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved. |
| 3 | 2 Corinthians 6:7 | in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; |
| 4 | Ephesians 6:14 | Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, |
| 5 | 1 Peter 4:1 | Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — צֶ֖דֶק, Tze.dekgenerated
The Hebrew word צֶ֖דֶק (Tze.dek) signifies righteousness and justice, embodying the ideal moral standard for individuals and society. It is often associated with God's nature and His expectations for human conduct, emphasizing ethical behavior and fairness.
In this verse, it highlights the character of the ruler, indicating that righteousness is not just an attribute but the foundational principle of his reign. The word's usage here suggests a deep connection between the ruler's identity and the moral order he represents.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses Righteousness and faithfulness consistently, aligning with the KJV and ASV.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb וְהָיָה, and it will be, governs the entire verse, linking the two main attributes of the ruler: righteousness and faithfulness. The structure emphasizes the certainty of these qualities being present.
The noun phrases that follow detail the attributes: צֶ֖דֶק and אֱמוּנָ֖ה as the subjects of the respective clauses, illustrating how they are integral to the ruler's identity.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, צֶ֖דֶק is rendered as δικαιοσύνῃ, which also conveys the concept of righteousness but may carry additional connotations of legal justice. This choice reflects a broader understanding of righteousness in a governance context.
The translation of אֱמוּנָ֖ה as ἀληθείᾳ emphasizes truthfulness, suggesting that faithfulness is rooted in a commitment to truth, further enriching the understanding of the ruler's character.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Isaiah 11:5 describes a future ruler characterized by righteousness and faithfulness. These attributes are symbolized by a belt and a sash, indicating that they are central to his identity and governance.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Righteousness refers to the moral integrity and justice expected of the ruler, reflecting God's character and standards.
Clothing symbolizes one's identity and character; here, they illustrate that these qualities are essential to the ruler's nature.
This verse highlights the hope for a just and peaceful reign, which is a recurring theme in Isaiah's prophecies.
The imagery signifies strength and readiness, suggesting that the ruler is equipped to govern with justice and fidelity.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I embody righteousness in my daily life?
- In what ways can I demonstrate faithfulness to those around me?
- What does it mean for a leader to be characterized by righteousness and faithfulness?
- How can the imagery of clothing in this verse inspire my understanding of identity in Christ?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early church fathers referenced this verse to discuss the nature of Christ and His righteous reign, emphasizing the spiritual implications of righteousness and faithfulness.
“Righteousness shall be the girdle of his waist, and truth the girdle of his loins.” As a king has a belt made of gold and precious stones, so in a prophetic manner, he speaks about the belt made of righteousness and truth.Early Church Fathers on Isaiah 11 →
At all times let us stand firm, but especially now, although many afflictions overtake us and many heretics are furious against us.Early Church Fathers on Isaiah 11 →
He is not speaking of a literal, physical belt, for all the language in this passage he employs in a spiritual sense.Early Church Fathers on Isaiah 11 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Isaiah 11:5 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins,.... He shall be adorned with it, strengthened by it, and ready at all times to perform it; he loved righteousness, and did acts of righteousness
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. Righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins - (Revelation 1:13; Revelation 19:11.) The antitypical High Priest (Exodus 28:4).
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleShall be the girdle of his loins; it shall adorn him, and be the glory of his government, as a girdle was used for ornament, , and as an ensign of power, ; and it shall constantly cleave to him, in all his administrations, as a girdle cleaveth to a man’ s loins, which is the prophet’ s similitude, . The girdle of his reins; the same thing in other words.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsIsaiah 11:5 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.Ver. 5. And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins.] Symbolum Regis hoc est, saith Scultetus. Kings and princes have their scita in scutis, their mottoes on their shields; so hath our king here, viz., "Righteousness and faithfulness"; and this is so manifest as if written on his girdle, or belt, see Revelation 19:16; where, for like cause, Christ’ s high titles are written "on his vesture, and on his thigh." Others by this expression understand Christ’ s alacrity and promptitude to vindicate his elect, and to punish the wicked, according to his promise, Vaticinatur de Christi…
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(5) Righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins . . .—The image of clothing as the symbol of habit or character was already familiar (Psalms 109:18-19). The repetition of “girdle” has needlessly offended some fastidious critics, but the emphasis of iteration is quite after Isaiah’s manner (Isaiah 15:8; Isaiah 16:7; Isaiah 17:12-13). It perhaps implies an upper and a lower girdle as the symbol of complete equipment. In the “loins girt about with truth” of Ephesians 6:14, we may probably trace an allusive reference. The armour of the followers of Christ was to be like that of Christ Himself.
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 5. The girdle - "The cincture"] All the ancient Versions, except that of Symmachus, have two different words for girdle in the two hemistichs. It is not probable that Isaiah would have repeated אזור azer, when a synonymous word so obvious as חגור chagor occurred. The tautology seems to have arisen from the mistake of some transcriber. The meaning of this verse is, that a zeal for justice and truth shall make him active and strong in executing the great work which he shall undertake. See note on Isaiah 5:27.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges5. “Righteousness” and “faithfulness” are the strength of the Messiah’s government (ch. Isaiah 9:7). The girdle is the symbol of resolute and vigorous action. Comp. the “girdle of truth” in Ephesians 6:14.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleAnd righteousness shall be the gridle of his loins - The sense of this verse is plain. He will always exhibit himself as a just and faithful king.
Read Albert Barnes on Isaiah 11 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist.
Righteousness will be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his waist.
Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist.
Justice will be like a belt around his waist, integrity will be like a belt around his hips.
Tyndale line
And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.
And righteousness shall be the girdle of his waist, and faithfulness the girdle of his loins.
And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.
And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.
And iustice shall be ye girdle of his loynes, and faithfulnesse the girdle of his reines.
Strictly literal
And righteousness shall be the girdle of his reins, and faithfulness the girdle of his loins.
And righteousness hath been the girdle of his loins, And faithfulness — the girdle of his reins.
And righteousness has been the girdle of His loins, || And faithfulness—the girdle of His reins.
And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his hips.
Righteousness will be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his hips.
From the Latin
And justice shall be the girdle of his loins: and faith the girdle of his reins.
Simplified
He will wear goodness like a sash and trustworthiness like a belt.
And righteousness will be the cord of his robe, and good faith the band round his breast.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text, the Septuagint, and the Dead Sea Scrolls all agree on the wording of this verse, affirming the consistency of the message across these ancient texts. The Septuagint's translation aligns closely with the Hebrew, maintaining the core attributes of the ruler.
וְהָ֥יָה צֶ֖דֶק אֵז֣וֹר מָתְנָ֑יו וְהָאֱמוּנָ֖ה אֵז֥וֹר חֲלָצָֽיו׃
7 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
והיה צדק אזור מתני׳ו ואמונה אזור חלצי׳ו
7 words on the leather.
והיה צדק אזור [אזור] חלצי׳ו
5 words of the verse are on this fragment — 1 partly restored, 1 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Isaiah 11:5
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word הָיָה (hayah) is a primitive root meaning to exist or become, and it encompasses a range of meanings including to happen, occur, and come to pass. It is often used in narrative contexts, particularly in phrases like "and it came to pass." The word can also denote a state of being or existence, and it appears frequently in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
הָיָה 3570 vb. fall out, come to pass, become, be
Qal
Fall out, happen
occur, take place, come about, come to pass
esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass
וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
Come into being, become
abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
sq. prep.
become
sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
sq. pred. adj.
become like
sq. pred. לְ pers.
sq. לְ pred.
oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers.
with עַל and לְ
sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming)
exist, be in existence
abide, remain, continue
with word of locality, be in or at a place, be situated, stand, lie
as copula, joining subj. & pred.
H1961 הָיָה fall out, come to pass, become, be .. . . Fall out, happen
. occur, take place, come about, come to pass
. esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass . . וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
. rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
. less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
. Come into being, become . . abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
. sq. prep.
. become . sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
. sq. pred. adj.
. become like
. sq. pred. + לְ pers.
. sq. לְ pred.
. oft. c. לְ pred. + לְ pers.
. with עַל and לְ
. sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
. Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) . exist, be in existence
. abide, remain, continue
1961 hayah haw-yaw
a primitive root (compare 1933); to exist, i.e. be or become,
come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or
auxiliary):--beacon, X altogether, be(-come), accomplished,
committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint,
fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit
(one-)self, require, X use.
see HEBREW for 01933
הָיָה (ha.yah) — to be.
1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) ---
1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass
1a1b) to come about, come to pass
1a2) to come into being, become
1a2a) to arise, appear, come
1a2b) to become
1a2b1) to become
1a2b2) to become like
1a2b3) to be instituted, be established
1a3) to be
1a3a) to exist, be in existence
1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time)
1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality)
1a3d) to accompany, be with
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about
1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Conj | V-Qal-3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential perfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqq3ms
צֶ֫דֶק (tsedeq) refers to concepts of rightness and righteousness, encompassing moral, legal, and natural dimensions. It includes justice in governance, ethical correctness, and vindication in disputes. The term also suggests prosperity and deliverance, particularly in relation to God's covenant and the Messianic king. The entries consistently emphasize its broad application in both personal and societal contexts.
צֶ֫דֶק n.m. rightness, righteousness
what is right, just, normal; rightness, justness, of weights and measures
righteousness, in government
righteousness, justice, in a case or cause
rightness, in speech
righteousness, as ethically right
righteousness, as vindicated, justification in controversy with enemies and troubles, deliverance, victory, prosperity
base
H6664 צֶ֫דֶק rightness, righteousness . what is right, just, normal; rightness, justness, of weights and measures
. righteousness, in government
. righteousness, justice, in a case or cause
. rightness, in speech
. righteousness, as ethically right
. righteousness, as vindicated, justification in controversy with enemies and troubles, deliverance, victory, prosperity
6664 tsedeq tseh'-dek
from 6663; the right (natural, moral or legal); also
(abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity:--X even, (X
that which is altogether) just(-ice), ((un-))right(-eous)
(cause, -ly, - ness).
see HEBREW for 06663
צֶ֫דֶק (tse.deq) — righteousness.
1) justice, rightness, righteousness
1a) what is right or just or normal, rightness, justness (of weights and measures)
1b) righteousness (in government)
1b1) of judges, rulers, kings
1b2) of law
1b3) of Davidic king, Messiah
1b4) of Jerusalem as seat of just government
1b5) of God's attribute
1c) righteousness, justice (in case or cause)
1d) rightness (in speech)
1e) righteousness (as ethically right)
1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification (in controversy), deliverance, victory, prosperity
1f1) of God as covenant-keeping in redemption
1f2) in name of Messianic king
1f3) of people enjoying salvation
1f4) of Cyrus
צֶ֫דֶק (tse.deq) — Righteousness.
This name means justice, righteousness
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
ri'-chus-nes (tsaddiq, adjective, "righteous," or occasionally "just" tsedheq, noun, occasionally = "riahteousness," occasionally = "justice"; dikaios, adjective, dikaiosune, noun, from dike, whose first meaning seems to have been "custom"; the general use suggested conformity to a standard: righteousness, "the state of him who is such as he ought to be" (Thayer)):
1. Double Aspect of Righteousness: Changing and Permanent
2. Social Customs and Righteousness
3. Changing Conception of Character of God: Obligations of Power
4. Righteousness as Inner
5. Righteousness as Social
6. Righteousness as Expanding in Content with Growth in Ideals of Human Worth
LITERATURE
1. Double Aspect of Righteousness: Changing and Permanent:
In Christian thought the idea of righteousness contains both a permanent and a changing element. The fixed element is the will to do right; the changing factor is the conception of…
Righteousness
See JUSTIFICATION.
Rectitude, justice, holiness; an essential perfection of God’s character, Job 36:3; Isa 51:5-8; Joh 17:25; and of his administration, Ge 18:25; Ro 3:21,22; 10:3. It is the wonder of grace that as the righteous guardian of the law, he can acquit the unrighteous. "The righteousness of Christ" includes his spotless holiness, his perfect obedience the law demands; and "the righteousness of faith" is that imputed to the sinner who believes in Christ. With reference to personal character, righteousness is used both for uprightness between man and man, and for true religion,
אֵזוֹר (ezowr) refers to a waistcloth or girdle, an article of clothing that is tied around the waist. It can symbolize God's power over kings and faithfulness in a metaphorical sense. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to gird' and covers both literal and figurative uses.
אֵזוֹר n.m. waistcloth
base
H232 אֵזוֹר waistcloth
232 'ezowr ay-zore'
from 246; something girt; a belt, also a band:--girdle.
see HEBREW for 0246
אֵזוֹר (e.zor) — girdle.
1) waist-cloth, the innermost piece of clothing
1a) of God's power over kings (fig.)
1b) of faithfulness (metaph)
2) waistband
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
מַתְנַ֫יִם (matanim) refers to the loins or hips, derived from a root meaning to be slender. It appears in the plural form and is associated with the term for a greyhound in Proverbs 30:31. The word captures the anatomical region of the waist or small of the back.
מַתְנַ֫יִם n.m.du. loins
base
H4975 מַתְנַ֫יִם loins
4975 mothen mo'-then
from an unused root meaning to be slender; properly, the
waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins:--+
greyhound, loins, side.
מׇתְנַ֫יִם (mo.ten) — loin.
1) loins, hips
1a) used with zar.zir (זַרְזִיר "greyhound" H2223) in Pr 30:31; perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning unknown
N-md | Suff — Noun common masculine dual construct · suffixHNcmdc/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word אֱמוּנָה (*emuwnah*) is built from the root of H529, indicating concepts of firmness and steadfastness. It encompasses meanings such as fidelity, trust, and stability. The entries consistently highlight its moral implications, particularly in relation to faithfulness.
אֱמוּנָה n.f. firmness, steadfastness, fidelity
lit. firmness, steadiness
steadfastness
faithfulness, trust
base
H530 אֱמוּנָה firmness, steadfastness, fidelity . lit. firmness, steadiness
. steadfastness
. faithfulness, trust
530 'emuwnah em-oo-naw'); or (shortened) >emunah {em-oo-naw'
feminine of 529; literally firmness; figuratively security;
morally fidelity:--faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set
office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily.
see HEBREW for 0529
אֱמוּנָה (e.mu.nah) — faithfulness.
firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Conj | Art | N-fs — Conjunction · particle · noun common feminine singular absoluteHC/Td/Ncfsa
An infinite attribute of Jehovah; adapted to make perfect both the confidence of those who believe his word and rely on his promises, and the despair of those who doubt his word and defy his threatenings, De 28:26 Nu 23:19 Ps 89:33-34 Heb 10:23.
→ EXHORTATION TO Ps 12:1; 31:23; Pr 20:6; 28:20; Mt 10:22; 24:45-47; 25:14-23; Lu 12:42-44; 16:10-12; 19:12-27; 1Co 4:2; Re 2:10
See OBEDIENCE, EXHORTATION TO
See PERSEVERANCE
See MINISTERS, FAITHFUL
See REPROOF, FAITHFULNESS IN
→ INSTANCES OF
Abraham Ga 3:9
Moses Heb 3:5
David 2Sa 22:22-25
Elijah 1Ki 19:10,14
אֵזוֹר (ezowr) refers to a waistcloth or girdle, an article of clothing that is tied around the waist. It can symbolize God's power over kings and faithfulness in a metaphorical sense. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to gird' and covers both literal and figurative uses.
אֵזוֹר n.m. waistcloth
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H232 אֵזוֹר waistcloth
232 'ezowr ay-zore'
from 246; something girt; a belt, also a band:--girdle.
see HEBREW for 0246
אֵזוֹר (e.zor) — girdle.
1) waist-cloth, the innermost piece of clothing
1a) of God's power over kings (fig.)
1b) of faithfulness (metaph)
2) waistband
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
חָלָץ (chalats) refers to the loins, specifically in the dual form, indicating a focus on this area as the seat of strength, virility, and pain, particularly in the context of childbirth. The term is associated with physical vigor and is noted for its use in describing the loins as girded.
[חָלָץ] n.[f.] only dual, loins
as seat of virility
as girded
as seat of pains, like a woman in travail
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H2504 [חָלָץ] only dual, loins
2504 chalats khaw-lawts'
from 2502 (in the sense of strength); only in the dual; the
loins (as the seat of vigor):--loins, reins.
see HEBREW for 02502
חָלָץ (cha.lats) — loin.
1) loins
1a) as seat of virility
1b) as girded
1c) as seat of pain (woman's travail)
N-cd | Suff — Noun common feminine dual construct · suffixHNcfdc/Sp3ms
