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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 expression, "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 expression means to 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 nonfiguratively as, "prepare yourself for action" or "get yourself ready."
* 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 nonfiguratively 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."
(See also: [loins](../other/loins.md))