Buckled (1 Occurrence)

Ephesians 6:14
Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
(WEB NIV)

Bucklers (9 Occurrences)

Shield (65 Occurrences)

Shields (44 Occurrences)

Armour (32 Occurrences)

44760 (2 Occurrences)

Target (14 Occurrences)

Bekas (3 Occurrences)

Boss

Array (63 Occurrences)

Arms (166 Occurrences)

Beaten (73 Occurrences)

Using (88 Occurrences)

Trust (201 Occurrences)

Armor (53 Occurrences)

600 (4 Occurrences)

Uprightly (32 Occurrences)

Javelins (5 Occurrences)

Jaws (12 Occurrences)

Gadite (14 Occurrences)

Gad (78 Occurrences)

Gorgeously (3 Occurrences)

Wagons (14 Occurrences)

Weavers (4 Occurrences)

Forty-four (5 Occurrences)

Feathers (9 Occurrences)

Forts (12 Occurrences)

Ranks (34 Occurrences)

Ramp (9 Occurrences)

Reproached (27 Occurrences)

Mound (17 Occurrences)

Mainland (3 Occurrences)

Pick (37 Occurrences)

Pinions (5 Occurrences)

Pinion (4 Occurrences)

Brandishing (3 Occurrences)

Blesses (18 Occurrences)

Buckled (1 Occurrence)

Blessest (5 Occurrences)

Bearer (23 Occurrences)

Consisting (6 Occurrences)

Attired (5 Occurrences)

Able-bodied (4 Occurrences)

Splendidly (2 Occurrences)

Standards (14 Occurrences)

Scales (33 Occurrences)

Throng (21 Occurrences)

Speed (22 Occurrences)

Shot (25 Occurrences)

Helmet (10 Occurrences)

Aid (20 Occurrences)

Order (809 Occurrences)

Skillful (42 Occurrences)

Shekels (92 Occurrences)

Horde (8 Occurrences)

Customs (25 Occurrences)

Skilful (38 Occurrences)

Siege (63 Occurrences)

Inhabit (29 Occurrences)

Shoot (51 Occurrences)

Slayeth (28 Occurrences)

Wheels (30 Occurrences)

Gadites (32 Occurrences)

Advance (33 Occurrences)

March (41 Occurrences)

Covereth (61 Occurrences)

Military (44 Occurrences)

Reubenites (37 Occurrences)

Sixty (70 Occurrences)

Positions (41 Occurrences)

Valiant (66 Occurrences)

Drawing (60 Occurrences)

Fit (47 Occurrences)

Reuben (73 Occurrences)

Threescore (87 Occurrences)

Layeth (76 Occurrences)

Swords (50 Occurrences)

Setting (82 Occurrences)

Roof (55 Occurrences)

Hooks (41 Occurrences)

(imp. & p. p.) of Buckle.

Saint George Releases the Six Champions.
... Choosing out the strongest corselet, Sabrina buckled it on his breast; she laced
on his helmet, and completely clothed him in glittering steel. ...
/.../the seven champions of christendom/chapter two saint george releases.htm

The Armies Thus Approaching Each Other, Seemed on the Eve of a ...
... And now, the ceremony having been thrice performed, the soldiers of Licinius became
full of courage, buckled on their helmets again, and resumed their shields. ...
/.../of the manner in which the persecutors died/chap xlvi the armies thus.htm

The Burial of Moses
... emblazoned wall. This was the truest warrior That ever buckled sword; This
the most gifted poet That ever breathed a word. And never ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/the burial of moses.htm

Amasiah
... sacredness. Reluctant Christianity is not Christianity. That noun and that
adjective can never be buckled together. The submission ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/amasiah.htm

The Routing of Giant Doubt
... he said, 'I have something here that will help you walk safely and straight,' and
with that he slipped a peculiar jacket over my head and buckled it up pretty ...
/.../berry/adventures in the land of canaan/chapter eleven the routing of.htm

Affecting Incident at Sea.
... Some of them lost all their clothes and valuables. "At this point the officers
buckled on their revolvers, but there was no need to use them. ...
/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/affecting incident at sea.htm

Life of Antony.
... Bishop of Alexandria, hath lately set forth in a several volume, intituled of his
life, his manners and converasiton, how openly he buckled with divils, how he ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/life of antony.htm

The Slave's Girdle
... How am I to gird upon myself and to keep"if I may transpose the metaphor into the
key of modern English"tightly buckled around me this belt which may hold ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the slaves girdle.htm

"Something"
... resolved. When he was out of his apprenticeship, he buckled on his knapsack
and started, singing as he went, on his travels. He ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/wells/bible stories and religious classics/something.htm

The Further Adventures of Saint George.
... Summoning De Fistycuff, he buckled on his armour, and set out towards the rising
of the sun. Many adventures he met with; many monsters he slew. ...
/.../the seven champions of christendom/chapter four the further adventures.htm

Buckled (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Buckle. Multi-Version Concordance
Buckled (1 Occurrence). Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore ...
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Buckle

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Buckler (19 Occurrences)

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Utility (1 Occurrence)
... Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around
your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, (WEB). ...
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Waist (36 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around
your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, (WEB NIV). ...
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Belt (32 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around
your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, (WEB NIV). ...
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Breastplate (45 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around
your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, (WEB KJV WEY ...
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Stand (542 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around
your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, (WEB KJV WEY ...
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Righteousness (442 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 6:14 Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around
your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, (WEB KJV ASV ...
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The term "buckled" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of fastening or securing, which is inherent in the idea of buckling, can be related to various biblical themes and passages. In biblical times, fastening garments or armor was a common practice, and it often carried symbolic meaning.

Symbolism of Fastening and Armor

In the Bible, the act of fastening or securing is often associated with preparation, readiness, and protection. One of the most prominent examples is the "Armor of God" described in Ephesians 6:10-18. While the Berean Standard Bible does not use the word "buckled," the imagery of fastening armor is implicit in the passage. Ephesians 6:14 states, "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place." Here, the belt of truth is a metaphor for the believer's readiness and commitment to living a life grounded in truth.

Belt of Truth

The belt, or girdle, in ancient times was an essential part of a soldier's armor, used to secure other pieces of armor and hold weapons. In a spiritual sense, the "belt of truth" signifies the importance of truth in the life of a Christian. It represents integrity, honesty, and the foundational truths of the Gospel that hold everything together. The act of buckling this belt symbolizes the believer's commitment to living according to God's truth and being prepared for spiritual battles.

Readiness and Preparation

The concept of being "buckled" can also be related to the idea of readiness and preparation. In 1 Peter 1:13, believers are exhorted to "gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." The phrase "gird up the loins" is an ancient expression that means to prepare oneself for action. It involves gathering up one's garments and securing them, much like buckling, to be ready for work or battle.

Protection and Security

The imagery of fastening or buckling is also linked to protection and security. In Isaiah 11:5, it is prophesied about the Messiah, "Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist." This passage highlights the protective and securing nature of righteousness and faithfulness, qualities that are essential for the believer's spiritual armor.

Conclusion

While the specific term "buckled" is not used in the Bible, the concept is deeply embedded in the scriptural themes of readiness, truth, and protection. The act of fastening, as seen in the metaphorical use of armor, underscores the importance of spiritual preparedness and the securing power of God's truth and righteousness in the life of a believer.What is the full armor of God? | GotQuestions.org

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