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Isaiah 59:17
For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeancefor clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.

Psalm 93:1
The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength,wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.

2 Corinthians 6:7
By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

and faithfulness

Isaiah 25:1
O LORD, thouart my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderfulthings; thy counsels of oldare faithfulnessand truth.

Hosea 2:20
I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the LORD.

Hebrews 2:17
Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like untohis brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in thingspertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

and faithfulness the sash around His waist
Faithfulness here complements righteousness, indicating reliability and steadfastness. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a sash was often worn by those in positions of authority, symbolizing their commitment to their duties. The Messiah's faithfulness assures that He will fulfill God's promises and remain true to His word. This is a reflection of God's own faithfulness, as seen throughout the Old Testament, such as inDeuteronomy 7:9, which speaks of God keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations. The Messiah embodies this divine faithfulness, ensuring that His reign will be marked by unwavering commitment to truth and justice. This faithfulness is also a type of Christ, who is described inRevelation 19:11 as "Faithful and True," highlighting His role as the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises.

“Righteousness will be the belt around His hips”. Isaiah is describing the promised Messiah—the “shoot from the stump of Jesse” (Isaiah 11:1). A belt in ancient dress held everything together, giving stability, readiness, and dignity.

• Security and stability

– Just as a belt keeps garments from loosening, Messiah’s righteous character holds His rule together.Psalm 45:6–7 pictures the King who “loves righteousness and hates wickedness.”Revelation 19:11 sees Jesus riding forth to judge and wage war “in righteousness.”

• Readiness to act

– A belted waist speaks of preparedness (1 Kings 18:46). The Messiah’s every action—teaching, healing, judging—is executed in perfect justice (Jeremiah 23:5).

• The model for believers

–Ephesians 6:14 tells us, “Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,” echoing Isaiah. We imitate the King by embracing His righteous standard, not constructing our own (Matthew 6:33).

“and faithfulness the sash around His waist”. A sash (or girdle) was often ornate, signaling honor and authority; priests wore one when serving (Exodus 28:4).

• Unchanging reliability

– Faithfulness means Messiah is utterly trustworthy (Lamentations 3:22–23).Hebrews 13:8 affirms He is “the same yesterday and today and forever.”

• Priestly compassion

–Revelation 1:13 depicts the risen Christ “dressed in a robe reaching down to His feet, with a golden sash around His chest,” combining kingly and priestly imagery. As our “faithful High Priest” (Hebrews 2:17), He represents us before the Father, guaranteeing our acceptance.

• Foundation for hope

– Because He “cannot deny Himself” (2 Timothy 2:13), every promise stands firm. We can anchor our lives to His steadfast character, confident that He will finish the good work He began (Philippians 1:6).

Isaiah 11:5 paints a vivid portrait of the coming Messiah. His reign is fastened by righteousness—perfect, unwavering justice—and wrapped in faithfulness—unbreakable reliability and covenant love. These twin virtues secure His kingdom, assure our salvation, and call us to live girded with the same righteousness and faithfulness as we await His glorious appearing.