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In <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> , God reassures His people, saying, "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Here, the divine promise of support and strength can be likened to a brace that upholds and fortifies.<br><br><b>Armor of God</b><br><br>The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, describes the "armor of God" as a means of spiritual support and defense against evil. <a href="/ephesians/6-14.htm">Ephesians 6:14</a> states, "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place." The belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness serve as spiritual braces, providing stability and protection to the believer.<br><br><b>Binding and Unity</b><br><br>The concept of a brace can also be associated with binding and unity within the body of Christ. <a href="/colossians/3-14.htm">Colossians 3:14</a> emphasizes the importance of love as a binding force: "And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity." Love acts as a brace that holds the community of believers together, ensuring harmony and mutual support.<br><br><b>Support in Times of Trouble</b><br><br>The Psalms frequently speak of God as a refuge and source of strength in times of trouble. <a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a> declares, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble." This imagery of God as a refuge can be seen as a spiritual brace, offering support and stability when faced with life's challenges.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the term "brace" is not explicitly found in the Bible, its conceptual elements of support, strength, and binding are deeply embedded in the biblical narrative. Through God's promises, the spiritual armor, the unity of believers, and divine refuge, the essence of a brace is reflected in the sustaining and fortifying presence of God in the lives of His people.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A cord, ligament, or rod, for producing or maintaining tension, as a cord on the side of a drum.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) The state of being braced or tight; tension.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie, or as a strut, and serves to prevent distortion of the structure, and transverse strains in its members. A boiler brace is a diagonal stay, connecting the head with the shell.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) A vertical curved line connecting two or more words or lines, which are to be taken together; thus, boll, bowl; or, in music, used to connect staves.<p>6. (<I>n.</I>) A rope reeved through a block at the end of a yard, by which the yard is moved horizontally; also, a rudder gudgeon.<p>7. (<I>n.</I>) A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock.<p>8. (<I>n.</I>) A pair; a couple; as, a brace of ducks; now rarely applied to persons, except familiarly or with some contempt.<p>9. (<I>n.</I>) Straps or bands to sustain trousers; suspenders.<p>10. (<I>n.</I>) Harness; warlike preparation.<p>11. (<I>n.</I>) Armor for the arm; vantbrace.<p>12. (<I>n.</I>) The mouth of a shaft.<p>13. (<I>v. t.</I>) To furnish with braces; to support; to prop; as, to brace a beam in a building.<p>14. (<I>v. t.</I>) To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen; as, to brace the nerves.<p>15. (<I>v. t.</I>) To bind or tie closely; to fasten tightly.<p>16. (<I>v. t.</I>) To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly; as, he braced himself against the crowd.<p>17. (<I>v. t.</I>) To move around by means of braces; as, to brace the yards.<p>18. (<I>v. i.</I>) To get tone or vigor; to rouse one's energies; -- with up.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/328.htm"><span class="l">328. anazonnumi -- to gird up</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to gird up. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anazonnumi Phonetic Spelling:<br> (an-ad-zone'-noo-mee) Short Definition: I gird up, <b>brace</b> up Definition: I gird up <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/328.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2387.htm"><span class="l">2387. Iambres -- Jambres, an Eg. sorcerer</span></a> <br><b>...</b> sorcerer. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Iambres Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ee-am-<b>brace</b>') Short Definition: Jambres Definition: Jambres, a sorcerer <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2387.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/5269.htm"><span class="l">5269. hupozonnumi -- to undergird</span></a> <br><b>...</b> undergird, <b>brace</b>. From hupo and zonnumi; to gird under, ie Frap (a vessel with cables<br> across the keel, sides and deck) -- undergirt. see GREEK hupo. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5269.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2201.htm"><span class="l">2201. zeugos -- a pair, a yoke</span></a> <br><b>...</b> yoke, pair. From the same as zugos; a couple, ie A team (of oxen yoked together)<br> or <b>brace</b> (of birds tied together) -- yoke, pair. see GREEK zugos. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2201.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4226.htm"><span class="l">4226. mechabberah -- a binder, clamp, joint</span></a><br><b>...</b> coupling, joining. From chabar; a joiner, ie <b>Brace</b> or cramp -- coupling, joining.<br> see HEBREW chabar. 4225, 4226. mechabberah. 4227 . Strong's Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4226.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/nutter/hymn_writers_of_the_church/brace.htm"><span class="l"><b>Brace</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>Brace</b>. <b>Brace</b>, Seth Collins, a Congregational cleryman, son of Rev. Joab<br> <b>Brace</b>, was born at Newington, Conn., August 3, 1811; was <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/nutter/hymn writers of the church/brace.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/andromeda_and_other_poems/the_red_king.htm"><span class="l">The Red King</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I fell. There's Tyrrel as sour as I, perdie, So he of you all shall hunt<br> with me; A grimly <b>brace</b> for a hart to see.'. The Red King <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/andromeda and other poems/the red king.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_e/the_equipment_of_the_servants.htm"><span class="l">The Equipment of the Servants</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Eastern dress; and that the first sign that a man is in earnest about any work would<br> be that he should gather his skirts around him and <b>brace</b> himself together. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/the equipment of the servants.htm</font><p><a href="/library/moffat/the_general_epistles_james_peter_and_judas/the_first_epistle_of_st.htm"><span class="l">The First Epistle of St. Peter</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 13 <b>Brace</b> up your minds, then, keep cool, and put your hope for good and all in the<br> grace that is coming to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../moffat/the general epistles james peter and judas/the first epistle of st.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_34_1888/a_little_sanctuary.htm"><span class="l">A Little Sanctuary</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Brethren, let us <b>brace</b> ourselves to bear the bruises of slanderous tongues!<br> Let us take all sharp speeches and cutting criticisms to God. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 34 1888/a little sanctuary.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chesterton/orthodoxy/orthodoxy_i_introduction_in_defence.htm"><span class="l">Orthodoxy i. Introduction in Defence of Everything Else</span></a> <br><b>...</b> What could be more glorious than to <b>brace</b> one's self up to discover New South Wales<br> and then realize, with a gush of happy tears, that it was really old South <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chesterton/orthodoxy/orthodoxy i introduction in defence.htm</font><p><a href="/library/newcomb/a_practical_directory_for_young_christian_females/letter_ii_the_importance_of.htm"><span class="l">Letter ii. The Importance of a Thorough Knowledge of the Doctrines <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Again, although a <b>brace</b> or a pin is of service to strengthen the building,<br> yet either may be taken away without very serious injury. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../letter ii the importance of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_62_1916/light_at_evening_time.htm"><span class="l">Light at Evening Time</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Then let each man <b>brace</b> up his sinews for the fight, and struggle for the right<br> Bright days are assuredly in store for those who lift the standard and unfurl <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 62 1916/light at evening time.htm</font><p><a href="/library/richardson/early_christian_fathers/to_the_romans.htm"><span class="l">To the Romans</span></a> <br><b>...</b> one hand, a plea to the Romans not to interfere with the fate in store for him;<br> and on the other hand it is, as it were, a letter to himself to <b>brace</b> him for <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/richardson/early christian fathers/to the romans.htm</font><p><a href="/library/richardson/early_christian_fathers/introduction_2.htm"><span class="l">Introduction</span></a> <br><b>...</b> him, is the way to become a "real disciple," a "genuine Christian." He is clearly<br> impatient to "get to God" [166] by way of martyrdom; and to <b>brace</b> himself for <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/richardson/early christian fathers/introduction 2.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/brace.htm"><span class="l"><b>Brace</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> A boiler <b>brace</b> is a diagonal stay, connecting the head with the shell. <b>...</b> 13. (vt) To<br> furnish with braces; to support; to prop; as, to <b>brace</b> a beam in a building. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/brace.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/strut.htm"><span class="l">Strut (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (n.) In general, any piece of a frame which resists thrust or pressure in the<br> direction of its own length. See <b>Brace</b>, and Illust. of Frame, and Roof. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/strut.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bracing.htm"><span class="l">Bracing (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of <b>Brace</b>. <b>...</b> 3. (n.) The act of strengthening, supporting, or<br> propping, with a <b>brace</b> or braces; the state of being braced. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bracing.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/leash.htm"><span class="l">Leash (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) A <b>brace</b> and a half; a tierce; three; three creatures of any kind, especially<br> greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares; hence, the number three in general. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leash.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pair.htm"><span class="l">Pair (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) Two of a sort; a span; a yoke; a couple; a <b>brace</b>; as, a pair of horses;<br> a pair of oxen. 4. (n.) A married couple; a man and wife. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pair.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/plow.htm"><span class="l">Plow (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The upper end of the severed trunk is pointed and forms the share. Between this<br> and the side branch is fitted a <b>brace</b>. The branch is cut off 10 or 12 ft. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/plow.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pedestal.htm"><span class="l">Pedestal (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (n.) A pillow block; a low housing. 4. (n.) An iron socket, or support, for the<br> foot of a <b>brace</b> at the end of a truss where it rests on a pier. Int. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pedestal.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/buttress.htm"><span class="l">Buttress (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Anything which supports, props up or strengthens.<br> 2. (vt) To support with a buttress; to prop; to <b>brace</b> firmly. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/buttress.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bit.htm"><span class="l">Bit (46 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6. (v.) Somewhat; something, but not very great. 7. (n.) A tool for boring, of various<br> forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a <b>brace</b> or bitstock. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bit.htm - 24k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/braced.htm"><span class="l">Braced (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of <b>Brace</b>. Multi-Version Concordance<br> Braced (2 Occurrences). Judges 16:29 Samson took hold of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/braced.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/behemoth.html">What is the behemoth? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/overrighteous-overwise.html">What does it mean to be overrighteous and overwise (Ecclesiastes 7:16)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/brace.htm">Brace: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Brace (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/38-3.htm">Job 38:3</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Brace</span> yourself like a man, for I will question you, then you answer me!<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/40-7.htm">Job 40:7</a></span><br />"Now <span class="boldtext">brace</span> yourself like a man. I will question you, and you will answer me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nahum/2-1.htm">Nahum 2:1</a></span><br />He who dashes in pieces has come up against you. Keep the fortress! Watch the way! Strengthen your waist! Fortify your power mightily! <br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/brace.htm">Brace</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/brace.htm">Brace (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bracelet.htm">Bracelet (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bracing.htm">Bracing (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bending.htm">Bending (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/square.htm">Square (94 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stumbling.htm">Stumbling (51 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/b/bozrali.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Bozrali"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Bozrali" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/b/braced.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Braced"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Braced" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>