Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist. New Living Translation He will wear righteousness like a belt and truth like an undergarment. English Standard Version Righteousness shall be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt of his loins. Berean Standard Bible Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist. King James Bible And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. New King James Version Righteousness shall be the belt of His loins, And faithfulness the belt of His waist. New American Standard Bible Also righteousness will be the belt around His hips, And faithfulness the belt around His waist. NASB 1995 Also righteousness will be the belt about His loins, And faithfulness the belt about His waist. NASB 1977 Also righteousness will be the belt about His loins, And faithfulness the belt about His waist. Legacy Standard Bible Also righteousness will be the belt about His loins, And faithfulness the belt about His waist. Amplified Bible And righteousness will be the belt around His loins, And faithfulness the belt around His waist. Christian Standard Bible Righteousness will be a belt around his hips; faithfulness will be a belt around his waist. Holman Christian Standard Bible Righteousness will be a belt around His loins; faithfulness will be a belt around His waist. American Standard Version And righteousness shall be the girdle of his waist, and faithfulness the girdle of his loins. Contemporary English Version Honesty and fairness will be his royal robes. English Revised Version And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. GOD'S WORD® Translation Justice will be the belt around his waist. Faithfulness will be the belt around his hips. Good News Translation He will rule his people with justice and integrity. International Standard Version Righteousness will be the sash around his loins, and faithfulness the belt around his waist." Majority Standard Bible Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist. NET Bible Justice will be like a belt around his waist, integrity will be like a belt around his hips. New Heart English Bible Righteousness will be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt of his waist. Webster's Bible Translation And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. World English Bible Righteousness will be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his waist. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd righteousness has been the girdle of His loins, "" And faithfulness—the girdle of His reins. Young's Literal Translation And righteousness hath been the girdle of his loins, And faithfulness -- the girdle of his reins. Smith's Literal Translation And justice was the girding of his loins, and truth the girding of his loins. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd justice shall be the girdle of his loins: and faith the girdle of his reins. Catholic Public Domain Version And justice will be the belt around his waist. And faith will be the warrior’s belt at his side. New American Bible Justice shall be the band around his waist, and faithfulness a belt upon his hips. New Revised Standard Version Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his loins. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleRighteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his waist. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Righteousness shall be the belt of his waist and faith the girdle of his side OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, And faithfulness the girdle of his reins. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall have his loins girt with righteousness, and his sides clothed with truth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Root of Jesse…4but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. 5Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist. 6The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them.… Cross References Ephesians 6:14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, Psalm 45:4 In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds. Revelation 19:11 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. Isaiah 59:17 He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. Psalm 96:13 before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness. Revelation 19:15 And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. Jeremiah 23:5-6 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. Psalm 72:2 May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice. Hebrews 1:8-9 But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. / You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.” Isaiah 32:1 Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice. Psalm 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You. Romans 3:25-26 God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. / He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus. Isaiah 42:1-4 “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ... Treasury of Scripture And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. righteousness Isaiah 59:17 For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke. Psalm 93:1 The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved. 2 Corinthians 6:7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, and faithfulness Isaiah 25:1 O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. Hosea 2:20 I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the LORD. Hebrews 2:17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. Jump to Previous Band Belt Breast Cord Faith Faithfulness Girdle Good Loins Reins Righteousness Robe Round Sash WaistJump to Next Band Belt Breast Cord Faith Faithfulness Girdle Good Loins Reins Righteousness Robe Round Sash WaistIsaiah 11 1. The peaceable kingdom of the Branch out of the root of Jesse10. The victorious restoration of Israel, and vocation of the Gentiles. Righteousness will be the belt around His hips This phrase emphasizes the centrality of righteousness in the character and reign of the Messiah. In biblical times, a belt was an essential part of a soldier's armor, holding everything together and providing readiness for action. Righteousness, in this context, signifies moral integrity and justice, qualities that are foundational to the Messiah's rule. This imagery is echoed in Ephesians 6:14, where believers are instructed to "stand firm, then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist." The belt symbolizes preparedness and the central role of righteousness in the life of a believer, as well as in the governance of the Messiah. The Messiah's righteousness is not only personal but also extends to His administration of justice, as seen in Isaiah 11:4, where He judges with righteousness. and faithfulness the sash around His waist Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's prophecies often pointed to the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of God's kingdom. 2. The Messiah This verse is a prophecy concerning the Messiah, who Christians believe is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The Messiah is depicted as a righteous and faithful ruler. 3. Judah and Israel The original audience of Isaiah's prophecies, who were in need of hope and assurance of God's future plans for restoration and justice. Teaching Points Righteousness as a FoundationJust as a belt secures clothing, righteousness should secure and stabilize our lives. We are called to live righteously, reflecting the character of Christ. Faithfulness in Daily Life Faithfulness is depicted as a sash, symbolizing commitment and reliability. As followers of Christ, we are to be faithful in our relationships and responsibilities. The Messianic Hope Isaiah 11:5 points to the hope found in Jesus, the righteous and faithful ruler. This hope should inspire us to trust in God's ultimate plan and justice. Spiritual Armor The imagery of a belt and sash can remind us of the spiritual armor described in Ephesians 6, encouraging us to be prepared and equipped for spiritual battles. Living as Christ's Ambassadors As representatives of Christ, we are to embody His righteousness and faithfulness in our interactions with others, serving as a witness to His transformative power.(5) Righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins . . .--The image of clothing as the symbol of habit or character was already familiar (Psalm 109:18-19). The repetition of "girdle" has needlessly offended some fastidious critics, but the emphasis of iteration is quite after Isaiah's manner (Isaiah 15:8; Isaiah 16:7; Isaiah 17:12-13). It perhaps implies an upper and a lower girdle as the symbol of complete equipment. In the "loins girt about with truth" of Ephesians 6:14, we may probably trace an allusive reference. The armour of the followers of Christ was to be like that of Christ Himself.Verse 5. - Righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, etc.; i.e. "righteousness shall be ever with him, ever ready for active use, ever (as it were) bracing him for action." Assuredly, he was "righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works" (Psalm 145:17). Faithfulness (comp. Ephesians 6:14, "Having your loins girt about with truth"). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Righteousnessצֶ֖דֶק (ṣe·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity will be וְהָ֥יָה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the belt אֵז֣וֹר (’ê·zō·wr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 232: Something girt, a belt, a band around His hips, מָתְנָ֑יו (mā·ṯə·nāw) Noun - mdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 4975: The waist, small of the back, the loins and faithfulness וְהָאֱמוּנָ֖ה (wə·hā·’ĕ·mū·nāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity the sash אֵז֥וֹר (’ê·zō·wr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 232: Something girt, a belt, a band around His waist. חֲלָצָֽיו׃ (ḥă·lā·ṣāw) Noun - mdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 2504: The loins Links Isaiah 11:5 NIVIsaiah 11:5 NLT Isaiah 11:5 ESV Isaiah 11:5 NASB Isaiah 11:5 KJV Isaiah 11:5 BibleApps.com Isaiah 11:5 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 11:5 Chinese Bible Isaiah 11:5 French Bible Isaiah 11:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 11:5 Righteousness will be the belt of his (Isa Isi Is) |
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