Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me.
But the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; he girded up his loins and ran in front of Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
See, he will kill me; I have no hope; but I will defend my ways to his face.
Then call, and I will answer; or let me speak, and you reply to me.
Will any teach God knowledge, seeing that he judges those that are on high?
“Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Anyone who argues with God must respond.”
“Gird up your loins like a man; I will question you, and you declare to me.
‘Hear, and I will speak; I will question you, and you declare to me.’
This is how you shall eat it: your loins girded, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it hurriedly. It is the passover of the Lord.
She girds herself with strength, and makes her arms strong.
But you, gird up your loins; stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not break down before them, or I will break you before them.
Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed.