Proverbs 31:17

She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

Cross-reference

Ephesians 6:14 uses the same 'gird' imagery for spiritual readiness — the virtuous woman's physical strength parallels the believer's truth-belt.

1 Peter 1:13 applies the 'girding' metaphor to mental preparedness — reflecting her physical readiness in a spiritual context.

1 Kings 18:46 shows Elijah girding his cloak and running—both depict vigorous action with the imagery of girding loins for work.

2 Kings 4:29 has Elisha telling Gehazi to tuck his cloak and go—a direct command to prepare for action, echoing the woman's girding.

Luke 12:35 Allusion

Luke 12:35 commands 'be dressed ready for service' with loins girded—both emphasize readiness and active preparedness for a task.

Job 38:3 Allusion

Job 38:3 uses the same 'gird your loins' idiom—God challenges Job to brace himself, while the woman girds herself for daily work.