'Brace' in the Bible

Brace yourself like a man, for I will question you, then you answer me!

"Now brace yourself like a man. I will question you, and you will answer me.

One who scatters is coming up against you.Man the fortifications!Watch the road!Brace yourself!Summon all your strength!

The ship's crew pulled it up on deck and used ropes to brace the ship. Fearing that they would hit the large sandbank near Libya, they lowered the sail and drifted along.

So then, strengthen hands that are weak and knees that tremble.

So prepare your minds for action, be completely sober [in spirit—steadfast, self-disciplined, spiritually and morally alert], fix your hope completely on the grace [of God] that is coming to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.