G328Greekgird up

gird up

to gird afresh

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Detailed Definition

  • 1to gird up
  • 2metaphorically be prepared

Etymology & Derivation

from g0303 and g2224

Scholarly Notes

this metaphor was derived from the practice of middle easterners who, in order to be unimpeded in their movements, were accustomed when starting a journey or engaging in any work, to bind their long flowing garments closely around their bodies and fastened them with a leather belt.

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