44 Bible Verses about Dress
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Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves.
Your beauty should not consist of outward things like elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold ornaments or fine clothes.
“A woman is not to wear male clothing, and a man is not to put on a woman’s garment, for everyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord your God.
Do not wear clothes made of both wool and linen.
Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, with decency and good sense, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, pearls, or expensive apparel,
“If you ever take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him before sunset.
When any one of them dies and falls on anything it becomes unclean—any item of wood, clothing, leather, sackcloth, or any implement used for work. It is to be rinsed with water and will remain unclean until evening; then it will be clean.
“If a fabric is contaminated with mildew—in wool or linen fabric, in the warp or woof of linen or wool, or in leather or anything made of leather— and if the contamination is green or red in the fabric, the leather, the warp, the woof, or any leather article, it is a mildew contamination and is to be shown to the priest. read more.
The priest is to examine the contamination and quarantine the contaminated fabric for seven days. The priest is to reexamine the contamination on the seventh day. If it has spread in the fabric, the warp, the woof, or the leather, regardless of how it is used, the contamination is harmful mildew; it is unclean. He is to burn the fabric, the warp or woof in wool or linen, or any leather article, which is contaminated. Since it is harmful mildew it must be burned up. “When the priest examines it, if the contamination has not spread in the fabric, the warp or woof, or any leather article, the priest is to order whatever is contaminated to be washed and quarantined for another seven days. After it has been washed, the priest is to reexamine the contamination. If the appearance of the contaminated article has not changed, it is unclean. Even though the contamination has not spread, you must burn up the fabric. It is a fungus on the front or back of the fabric. “If the priest examines it, and the contamination has faded after it has been washed, he must cut the contaminated section out of the fabric, the leather, or the warp or woof. But if it reappears in the fabric, the warp or woof, or any leather article, it has broken out again. You must burn up whatever is contaminated. But if the contamination disappears from the fabric, the warp or woof, or any leather article, which have been washed, it is to be washed again, and it will be clean. “This is the law concerning a mildew contamination in wool or linen fabric, warp or woof, or any leather article, in order to pronounce it clean or unclean.”
Also purify everything: garments, leather goods, things made of goat hair, and every article of wood.”
Tie the sashes on Aaron and his sons and fasten headbands on them. The priesthood is to be theirs by a permanent statute. This is the way you will ordain Aaron and his sons.
They also made the turban and the ornate headbands of fine linen, the undergarments,
They must wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They are not to put on anything that makes them sweat.
So these men, in their trousers, robes, head coverings, and other clothes, were tied up and thrown into the furnace of blazing fire.
headdresses, ankle jewelry, sashes, perfume bottles, amulets,
Groan quietly; do not observe mourning rites for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your mustache or eat the bread of mourners.”
and say: This is what the Lord God says: Woe to the women who sew magic bands on the wrist of every hand and who make veils for the heads of people of every height in order to ensnare lives. Will you ensnare the lives of My people but preserve your own?
When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and robe, pulled out some of the hair from my head and beard, and sat down devastated.
Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,
Amnon’s servant threw her out and bolted the door behind her. Now Tamar was wearing a long-sleeved garment, because this is what the king’s virgin daughters wore.
The soldiers also twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on His head, and threw a purple robe around Him.
These are the garments that they must make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a specially woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons so that they may serve Me as priests.
Then Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his military tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt.
Each year his mother made him a little robe and took it to him when she went with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice.
As for the one who wants to sue you and take away your shirt, let him have your coat as well.
If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either.
When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took His clothes and divided them into four parts, a part for each soldier. They also took the tunic, which was seamless, woven in one piece from the top.
So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him to the room upstairs. And all the widows approached him, weeping and showing him the robes and clothes that Dorcas had made while she was with them.
When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas with Carpus, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments.
But you are to take a few strands from the hair and secure them in the folds of your robe.
On the day of the Lord’s sacrifice
I will punish the officials, the king’s sons,
and all who are dressed in foreign clothing.
But when the king came in to view the guests, he saw a man there who was not dressed for a wedding.
He gave each of the brothers changes of clothes, but he gave Benjamin 300 pieces of silver and five changes of clothes.
Have them bring a royal garment that the king himself has worn and a horse the king himself has ridden, which has a royal diadem on its head.
The king called out to bring in the mediums, Chaldeans, and astrologers. He said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this inscription and gives me its interpretation will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain around his neck, and have the third highest position in the kingdom.”
From Thematic Bible
Dress » Garments of priests » General references
“The holy garments that belong to Aaron are to belong to his sons after him, so that they can be anointed and ordained
Then take the garments and clothe Aaron with the tunic, the robe for the ephod, the ephod itself, and the breastpiece; fasten the ephod on him with its woven waistband.
the specially woven
They made specially woven
Dress » Clothing » General references to
Then Belshazzar gave an order, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck,
John himself had a camel-hair garment with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.
Then Rebekah took the best clothes of her older son Esau, which were in the house, and had her younger son Jacob wear them.
who clothed you in scarlet, with luxurious things,
who decked your garments with gold ornaments.
Dress » Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of
They were your merchants in choice garments, cloaks of blue and embroidered materials, and multicolored carpets,
The king called out to bring in the mediums, Chaldeans, and astrologers. He said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this inscription and gives me its interpretation will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain around his neck,
Have them bring a royal garment that the king himself has worn
Mordecai went from the king’s presence clothed in royal purple and white, with a great gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen.
Dress » Clothing » Coats
Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons because Joseph was a son born to him in his old age,
So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him to the room upstairs. And all the widows approached him, weeping and showing him the robes and clothes that Dorcas had made while she was with them.
So these men, in their trousers, robes, head coverings,
Dress » Clothing » Mantles
When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and robe, pulled out some of the hair from my head and beard, and sat down devastated.
When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle
Suddenly, a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”
Elijah took his mantle,
Elisha picked up the mantle
Then Job stood up, tore
Dress » Special advices concerning » Attire, too much stress upon outward
And why do you worry about clothes? Learn how the wildflowers of the field grow: they don't labor or spin thread. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was adorned like one of these!
The Lord also says:
walking with heads held high
and seductive eyes,
going along with prancing steps,
jingling their ankle bracelets,
On that day the Lord will strip their finery: ankle bracelets, headbands, crescents, pendants, bracelets, veils, headdresses, ankle jewelry, sashes, perfume bottles, amulets, read more.
signet rings, nose rings, festive robes, capes, cloaks, purses, garments, linen clothes, turbans, and veils. Instead of perfume there will be a stench; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of beautifully styled hair, baldness; instead of fine clothes, sackcloth; instead of beauty, branding.
Your beauty should not consist of outward things [like] elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold ornaments or fine clothes; instead, [it should consist of] the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very valuable in God's eyes.
Dress » Garments of priests » Bonnets of
Tie the sashes on Aaron and his sons and fasten headbands on them. The priesthood is to be theirs by a permanent statute. This is the way you will ordain Aaron and
They also made the turban and the ornate headbands
They must wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists.
Dress » Clothing » Figurative
For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy
As God’s slaves,
Dress » Presents made of changes of clothes
Then Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David,
The king called out to bring in the mediums, Chaldeans, and astrologers. He said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this inscription and gives me its interpretation will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain around his neck,
Have them bring a royal garment that the king himself has worn
He gave each of the brothers changes of clothes,
Therefore, the king of Aram said, “Go and I will send a letter with you to the king of Israel.”
So he went and took with him 750 pounds
Dress » Various articles of » Mantle
When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and robe, pulled out some of the hair from my head and beard, and sat down devastated.
When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle
Suddenly, a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”
Then Job stood up, tore
Dress » Clothing » Garments
When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas
Dress » Sleeveless shirt, called coat
When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took His clothes and divided them into four parts, a part for each soldier. They also took the tunic, which was seamless, woven in one piece from the top.
So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him to the room upstairs. And all the widows approached him, weeping and showing him the robes and clothes that Dorcas had made while she was with them.
Dress » Special advices concerning » Of the two sexes not to be alike
“A woman is not to wear male clothing, and a man is not to put on a woman’s garment, for everyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord your God.
Do not wear clothes made of both wool and linen.
Dress » Clothing » Robes
Then Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David,
Amnon’s servant threw her out and bolted the door behind her. Now Tamar was wearing a long-sleeved
Dress » Embroidered coat
These are the garments that they must make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a specially woven tunic,
Each year his mother made him a little robe
So these men, in their trousers, robes, head coverings,
Dress » Ceremonial purification of
When any one of them dies and falls on anything it becomes unclean—any item of wood, clothing, leather, sackcloth,
"If a fabric is contaminated with mildew-in wool or linen fabric, in the warp or woof of linen or wool, or in leather or anything made of leather- and if the contamination is green or red in the fabric, the leather, the warp, the woof, or any leather article, it is a mildew contamination and is to be shown to the priest. read more.
The priest is to examine the contamination and quarantine the contaminated fabric for seven days. The priest is to reexamine the contamination on the seventh day. If it has spread in the fabric, the warp, the woof, or the leather, regardless of how it is used, the contamination is harmful mildew; it is unclean. He is to burn the fabric, the warp or woof in wool or linen, or any leather article, which is contaminated. Since it is harmful mildew it must be burned up. "When the priest examines [it], if the contamination has not spread in the fabric, the warp or woof, or any leather article, the priest is to order whatever is contaminated to be washed and quarantined for another seven days. After it has been washed, the priest is to reexamine the contamination. If the appearance of the contaminated article has not changed, it is unclean. Even though the contamination has not spread, you must burn up the fabric. It is a fungus on the front or back [of the fabric]. "If the priest examines [it], and the contamination has faded after it has been washed, he must cut the contaminated section out of the fabric, the leather, or the warp or woof. But if it reappears in the fabric, the warp or woof, or any leather article, it has broken out again. You must burn up whatever is contaminated. But if the contamination disappears from the fabric, the warp or woof, or any leather article, which have been washed, it is to be washed again, and it will be clean. "This is the law concerning a mildew contamination in wool or linen fabric, warp or woof, or any leather article, in order to pronounce it clean or unclean."
Also purify everything: garments, leather goods, things made of goat hair, and every article of wood.”
Dress » Bonnets (rv, head-tires), worn by women
headdresses, ankle jewelry, sashes, perfume bottles, amulets,
Groan quietly; do not observe mourning rites for the dead.
Your turbans will remain on your heads and your sandals on your feet. You will not lament or weep
Dress » Of the head » Bonnets (rv, head-tires), prescribed by moses, for the priests
Tie the sashes on Aaron and his sons and fasten headbands on them. The priesthood is to be theirs by a permanent statute. This is the way you will ordain Aaron and
They also made the turban and the ornate headbands
Dress » Uniform vestments kept in store for worshipers of baal
I will punish the officials, the king’s sons,
and all who are dressed in foreign clothing.
Then he said to the custodian of the wardrobe, "Bring out the garments for all the servants of Baal." So he brought out their garments. Then Jehu and Jehonadab son of Rechab entered the temple of Baal, and Jehu said to the servants of Baal, "Look carefully to see that there are no servants of the Lord here among you-only servants of Baal."
Dress » Cloak
When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas
Then Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe.
The soldiers also twisted together a crown
Dress » Clothing » Sandals
They were to wear sandals, but not put on an extra shirt.
“Get dressed,” the angel told him, “and put on your sandals.” And he did so. “Wrap your cloak around you,” he told him, “and follow me.”
Dress » Rules with respect to women's
Your beauty should not consist of outward things like elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold ornaments
Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing, with decency and good sense; not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, pearls, or expensive apparel, but with good works, as is proper for women who affirm that they worship God.
Dress » Robe
Then Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David,
These are the garments that they must make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a specially woven tunic,
Dress » Special advices concerning » Duty of cleanliness and care in
Dress » Special advices concerning » Of the ancient priests
When they enter the gates of the inner court they must wear linen garments;
Dress » Special advices concerning » Modesty in, encouraged
Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing,
Dress » Special advices concerning » Undue anxiety concerning, forbidden
Dress » Kerchiefs
and say: This is what the Lord God says: Woe to the women who sew magic bands on the wrist of every hand and who make veils for the heads of people of every height in order to ensnare lives. Will you ensnare the lives of My people but preserve your own?
I will also tear off your veils and deliver My people from your hands,
Dress » Special advices concerning » The inward adorning
Your beauty should not consist of outward things like elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold ornaments
Dress » Various articles of » Purple
Then Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe.
The soldiers also twisted together a crown
Dress » Various articles of » Many-colored
Amnon’s servant threw her out and bolted the door behind her. Now Tamar was wearing a long-sleeved
Dress » Of the head » By ezekiel
They must wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists.
Dress » Symbolical » Filthy, of iniquity
Now Joshua was dressed with filthy clothes as he stood before the Angel. So He spoke to those standing before Him, "Take off his filthy clothes!" Then He said to him, "See, I have removed your guilt from you, and I will clothe you with splendid robes."
Dress » Changes of clothes, the folly of excessive
Dress » Figurative » Filthy, of unrighteousness
and all our righteous acts are like a polluted
all of us wither like a leaf,
and our iniquities
Dress » Not to be held overnight as a pledge for debt
“If you ever take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him before sunset.
Dress » Mixed materials in, forbidden
Do not wear clothes made of both wool and linen.
Dress » Wimples (satchels, rv)
Dress » For wedding feasts
Dress » Hoods (turban, rv)
Dress » Sashes (rv)
headdresses, ankle jewelry, sashes, perfume bottles, amulets,
Dress » Mufflers
Dress » Shawls
Dress » Men forbidden to wear women's, and women forbidden to wear men's
“A woman is not to wear male clothing, and a man is not to put on a woman’s garment, for everyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord your God.
Dress » Hats (turbans, rv margin), worn by men
So these men, in their trousers, robes, head coverings,
Dress » Of skins
Dress » Skirts
But you are to take a few strands from the hair and secure them in the folds of your robe.
Dress » Hosen
So these men, in their trousers, robes, head coverings,
Dress » Of fig leaves
Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves.
Topics on Dress
Church Dress Code
Deuteronomy 22:5“A woman is not to wear male clothing, and a man is not to put on a woman’s garment, for everyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord your God.
The Brides Wedding Dress
Revelation 19:8
For the fine linen represents the righteous acts of the saints.
Wives, Dress
1 Timothy 2:9-10Also, the women are to dress themselves in modest clothing,