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# loins
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## Definition
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The term "loins" refers to the part of the body of an animal or person that is between the lower ribs and the hip bones, also known as the lower abdomen.
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* In the Bible, the term "loins" often refers figuratively and euphemistically to a man's reproductive organs. as the source of his descendants. (See: [[en/ta-vol2/translate/man/figs_euphemism]])
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* The idiom "gird up the loins" refers to preparing to work hard. It comes from the custom of tucking the bottom of one's robe into a belt around the waist in order to move with ease. (See: [[en/ta-vol2/translate/man/figs_idiom]])
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* The loins are referred to as a source of strength.
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* The term "loins" is often used in the Bible to refer to the lower back part of an animal that was sacrificed.
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* The phrase "will come from your loins" could also be translated as, "will be your offspring" or "will be born from your seed" or "God will cause to come from you." (See: [[en/ta-vol2/translate/man/figs_euphemism]])
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