Article August 23, 1975 Issue

Words of Current Interest

Related to the Lesson-Sermon for August 31, 1975, in the CHRISTIAN SCIENCE QUARTERLY Subject: Christ Jesus

Righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins (Isa. 11:5)

As often in Hebrew poetry, the second statement echoes the thought of the first. "Loins" or "reins" is often used metaphorically in the Old Testament, carrying the connotation of strength and vigor. Moffatt translates this verse: "Justice shall gird him up for action, he shall be belted with trustworthiness."

The angel Gabriel was sent from God (Luke 1:26)

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