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 who 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.