Gird up now thy loins like a man] A metaphor from souldiers, who in those parts wearing loose garments, did gird them close when they went to sight, 1 Kings 20:11. I will demand of thee] Because he had wished to dispute with God, chap. 13. 3, 22. God reasoneth with him, to declare his rashnesse. answer thou me] Heb. make me know.