And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins - The sense of this verse is plain. He will always exhibit himself as a just and faithful…

Righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins... —The image of clothing as the symbol of habit or character was already …

And righteousness shall be the belt. Some translate it girdle; but as the Prophet represents Christ to us wearing, as it were, th…

And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins
He shall be adorned with it, strengthened by it, and ready at all…

The Messiah is called a Rod and a Branch. These words signify a small, tender product; a shoot, such as is easily broken off. He comes forth from t…

1. And the spirit of the Lord will rest upon him. Here the prophet describes his sanctity in three respects:

   1. Regarding…