“The biblical expression “to gird up the loins” meant to put on the belt, thus freeing the lower legs to permit work and easy walking.”
Yeah, but I always read it was more like this: http://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/10/02/how-to-gird-up-your-loins-an-illustrated-guide/
Much like what Japanese samuria did with their tasuki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs6y2gOfQfI