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
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