Thus says the LORD unto me,
Go and buy you a linen belt, and put it upon your waist, and put it not in water.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Girdle, usually worn by women. (St. Jerome) (Exodus xxviii. 42.)
It denoted the Jews, who became more corrupt during the captivity; (ver. 7, 11.) so that God delivered them out of his pure mercy. Thus He explains this prophetical action. (Calmet)
Loins. God cherished his people. (Menochius)
Water. He made choice of them when they were rough and deformed. (St. Jerome)
Their sins cause their ruin. (Haydock)
