# gird, girded, girds, girding, wrapped ... around, belt, tuck in belt, tucked in belt, put ... belt around, put ... belt around your clothes, put belt on, had sashes around, fastening waistband around, put ... around, belt ... buckled, armed, strap on, strapped on, equip

## Definition:

The term "gird" means to fasten something around something else. It often refers to using a belt or sash around the waist to keep a robe or tunic in place. 

* The common biblical phrase, "gird up the loins" refers to tucking the bottom of a garment into a belt to allow a person to move more freely, usually to do work.
* This phrase can also mean "get ready to work" or to be prepared to do something difficult.
* The expression "gird up the loins" could be translated using an expression in the target language that has the same meaning. Or it could be translated figuratively as "prepare yourself for action" or "get yourself ready."
* The term "girded with" could be translated as "encircled by" or wrapped with" or "belted with."
* The word is used in a general sense of "armed," since many weapons were carried tucked into or hung from the belt.
* To "equip" someone is to give him what he needs to do something.

(See also: [loins](../other/loins.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Peter 01:13](rc://en/tn/help/1pe/01/13)
* [Job 38:03](rc://en/tn/help/job/38/03)

## Word Data:

* Strong's: H640, H247, H2290, H2296, H5401, H8151, G328, G1241, G2224, G4024

