King James Version
Ephesians 6:14 in the King James Version says “Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;”
Ephesians 6:14 · KJV
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. flesh: Gr. blood and flesh spiritual: or, wicked spirits high: or, heavenly
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. having: or, having overcome all
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Stand”
G2476to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
“girt about”
G4024to gird all around, i.e., (middle voice or passive) to fasten on one's belt (literally or figuratively)
“loins”
G3751the loin (externally), i.e., the hip; internally (by extension) procreative power
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“of righteousness”
G1343equity (of character or act); specially (christian) justification
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