Full Eph 6:14, Isa 11:5. The Roman cingulum militare (soldier's belt, Vegetius PD) held the tunic for movement and supported the dagger. OT echo: Isa 11:5 — "righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins." Truth as integrity-of-grounding. Featured commentary: William Gurnall, The Christian in Complete Armour (1655–1662, fully PD).
Belt of Truth
Eph 6:14a + Isa 11:5 — the *cingulum militare* and the Branch girt with truth.
Primary passage:Ephesians 6:14 →
Commentary
Featured voice
John Calvin
Commentaries
1. Children, obey. Why does the apostle use the word obey instead of honor, which has a greater extent of meaning? It is because Obedience is the evidence of that honor which children owe to their parents, and is therefore more earnestly enforced. It is likewise more difficult; for the…
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