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.
Job 38:3 - New Revised Standard Version Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Gird up now thy loins like a man; For I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Gird up now your loins like a man, and I will demand of you, and you declare to Me. American Standard Version (1901) Gird up now thy loins like a man; For I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me. Common English Bible Prepare yourself like a man; I will interrogate you, and you will respond to me. Catholic Public Domain Version Gird your waist like a man. I will question you, and you must answer me. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Gird up thy loins like a man. I will ask thee, and answer thou 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.
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.
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.