Girdles

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Given as: A reward of military service. Given as: A token of friendship. Illustrative of: Faithfulness of Christ. Illustrative of: Gladness. Illustrative of: Righteousness of Christ. Illustrative of: Strength. Illustrative of: Truth. Made for sale by industrious women Made of: Fine linen. Made of: Gold. Made of: Leather.

Made of: Sackcloth. Made of: Twined linen with blue purple, &c. Used for: Girding up the garments when walking. Used for: Girding up the garments when working. Used for: Holding money. Used for: Strengthening the loins. Used for: Suspending the inkhorn. Used for: Suspending the sword. Used for: Taken off when at rest. Worn by priests about the breasts Worn upon the loins