Isaiah 11:5

And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins,.... He shall be adorned with it, strengthened by it, and ready at all times to perform it; he loved righteousness, and did acts of righteousness…

And righteousness shall be the gridle of his loins - The sense of this verse is plain. He will always exhibit himself as a just and faithful king. “The girdle of the loins” refers to the cincture, or…

The prophet had before, in this sermon, spoken of a child that should be born, a son that should be given, on whose shoulders the government should be, intending this for the comfort of the people of…

"Righteousness" and "faithfulness" are the strength of the Messiah's government (ch. Isa 9:7). The girdle is the symbol of resolute and vigorous action. Comp. the "girdle of truth" in Eph 6:14.