Psalms 45:3

“Gird your sword on your thigh, mighty one, your splendor and your majesty.”

Psalms 45:3 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 45:3, word by word

Girdחֲגוֹרchagor

gird

Gird: fasten a garment, a belt or a weapon around the waist for walking, working or fighting.

Where else “chagor” appears
your swordחַרְבְּcharb

sword

A sword; or war.

Where else “charb” appears
on your thighיָרֵךְyarech

thigh

The part of the leg near the hip, where the sword is strapped and an oath is sworn.

Where else “yarech” appears
mighty oneגִּבּוֹרgibor

warrior

A brave warrior, or a capable man.

Where else “gibor” appears
your splendorהוֹדְhod

majesty, splendor

Majesty, splendor: the dignity and authority seen in someone.

Where else “hod” appears
and your majestyהֲדָרֶhadare

splendor, beauty

Splendor, beauty, majesty.

Where else “hadare” appears

The context

2You are more beautiful than human beings; grace has been poured on your lips; therefore Elohim has blessed you forever.

3 · This verse (above)

4And in your majesty prosper, ride for the sake of truth and humility, righteousness; and your right hand will teach you fearsome things.

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