The meaning of “περιζώννυμι”
Understanding perizṓnnymi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gird (about, self). - to gird all around, i.e. (middle voice or passive) to fasten on one's belt (literally or figurativ...
περιζώννυμι
gird (about, self). - to gird all around, i.e. (middle voice or passive) to fasten on one's belt (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 12:37 | “Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.” Word: περιζώννυμι (perizṓnnymi) | |
| Acts 12:8 | “And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.” Word: περιζώννυμι (perizṓnnymi) | |
| Ephesians 6:14 | “Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;” Word: περιζώννυμι (perizṓnnymi) | |
| Revelation 15:6 | “And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.” Word: περιζώννυμι (perizṓnnymi) |