Isaiah 11:5 meaning and explanation

Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist.

Isaiah 11:5, Berean Standard Bible

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Isaiah has just described the coming ruler from Jesse's stump, on whom the Spirit rests, who judges the poor with righteousness. Here the imagery shifts to clothing: righteousness and faithfulness are pictured as the belt and sash bound around his waist.

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