29 Bible Verses about Garments

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Zechariah 3:3

Now Joshua was dressed with filthy clothes as he stood before the Angel.

Zechariah 3:4

So the Angel of the Lord 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.”

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.

Numbers 15:38

“Speak to the Israelites and tell them that throughout their generations they are to make tassels for the corners of their garments, and put a blue cord on the tassel at each corner.

Psalm 133:2

It is like fine oil on the head,
running down on the beard,
running down Aaron’s beard
onto his robes.

John 19:23

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.

Isaiah 63:2

Why are Your clothes red,
and Your garments like one who treads a winepress?

Psalm 22:18

They divided my garments among themselves,
and they cast lots for my clothing.

Isaiah 59:6

Their webs cannot become clothing,
and they cannot cover themselves with their works.
Their works are sinful works,
and violent acts are in their hands.

Matthew 22:12

So he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ The man was speechless.

Leviticus 19:19

“You are to keep My statutes. You must not crossbreed two different kinds of your livestock, sow your fields with two kinds of seed, or put on a garment made of two kinds of material.

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Cloak » Garments

Matthew 5:40

As for the one who wants to sue you and take away your shirt, let him have your coat as well.

2 Timothy 4:13

When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas with Carpus, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments.

Luke 6:29

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.

Defilement » Things liable to ceremonial » Garments

Leviticus 13:59

“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.”

Dress » Clothing » Garments

Matthew 5:40

As for the one who wants to sue you and take away your shirt, let him have your coat as well.

2 Timothy 4:13

When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas with Carpus, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments.

Luke 6:29

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.

Garments » Often rent in affliction

Ezra 9:3

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.

Ezra 9:5

At the evening offering, I got up from my humiliation, with my tunic and robe torn. Then I fell on my knees and spread out my hands to Yahweh my God.

2 Samuel 15:32

When David came to the summit where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head.

Garments » Of the rich » Perfumed

Psalm 45:8

Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;
from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.

Song of Songs 4:11

Your lips drip sweetness like the honeycomb, my bride.
Honey and milk are under your tongue.
The fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.

Garments » Were often fringed and bordered

Numbers 15:38

“Speak to the Israelites and tell them that throughout their generations they are to make tassels for the corners of their garments, and put a blue cord on the tassel at each corner.

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Hyke or upper garment

Deuteronomy 24:13

Be sure to return it to him at sunset. Then he will sleep in it and bless you, and this will be counted as righteousness to you before the Lord your God.

Matthew 21:8

A very large crowd spread their robes on the road; others were cutting branches from the trees and spreading them on the road.

Garments » Called » Vesture

Genesis 41:42

Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, clothed him with fine linen garments, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

Garments » Called » Raiment

Genesis 28:20

Then Jacob made a vow: “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, if He provides me with food to eat and clothing to wear,

Garments » Cleansed by water from ceremonial uncleanness

Leviticus 11:32

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.

Numbers 31:20

Also purify everything: garments, leather goods, things made of goat hair, and every article of wood.”

Garments » Illustrative » (white,) of righteousness

Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Different colors

2 Samuel 13:18

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.

Garments » Materials used for » Wool

Proverbs 27:26

lambs will provide your clothing,
and goats, the price of a field;

Garments » Called » Clothes

Proverbs 6:27

Can a man embrace fire
and his clothes not be burned?

Ezekiel 16:39

I will hand you over to them, and they will level your mounds and tear down your elevated places. They will strip off your clothes, take your beautiful jewelry, and leave you stark naked.

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Bonnet or hat

Leviticus 8:13

Then Moses presented Aaron’s sons, clothed them with tunics, wrapped sashes around them, and fastened headbands on them, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Daniel 3:21

So these men, in their trousers, robes, head coverings, and other clothes, were tied up and thrown into the furnace of blazing fire.

Garments » Materials used for » Sackcloth

2 Samuel 3:31

David then ordered Joab and all the people who were with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn over Abner.” And King David walked behind the funeral procession.

2 Kings 19:1

When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the Lord’s temple.

Garments » Materials used for » Linen

Leviticus 6:10

The priest is to put on his linen robe and linen undergarments. He is to remove the ashes of the burnt offering the fire has consumed on the altar, and place them beside the altar.

Esther 8:15

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. The city of Susa shouted and rejoiced,

Garments » Worn long and flowing

Revelation 1:13

and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe and with a gold sash wrapped around His chest.

Luke 20:46

“Beware of the scribes, who want to go around in long robes and who love greetings in the marketplaces, the front seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets.

Garments » Were often changed

Genesis 35:2

So Jacob said to his family and all who were with him, “Get rid of the foreign gods that are among you. Purify yourselves and change your clothes.

Genesis 41:14

Then Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and they quickly brought him from the dungeon. He shaved, changed his clothes, and went to Pharaoh.

Garments » Given as presents

2 Kings 5:22

Gehazi said, “It’s all right. My master has sent me to say, ‘I have just now discovered that two young men from the sons of the prophets have come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them 75 pounds of silver and two changes of clothes.’”

Genesis 45:22

He gave each of the brothers changes of clothes, but he gave Benjamin 300 pieces of silver and five changes of clothes.

Garments » Of the rich » Embroidered

Psalm 45:14

In colorful garments she is led to the king;
after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you.

Ezekiel 16:18

Then you took your embroidered garments to cover them, and set My oil and incense before them.

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Burnoose or cloak

2 Timothy 4:13

When you come, bring the cloak I left in Troas with Carpus, as well as the scrolls, especially the parchments.

Luke 6:29

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.

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Girdle

1 Samuel 18:4

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.

Acts 21:11

He came to us, took Paul’s belt, tied his own feet and hands, and said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews in Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into Gentile hands.’”

Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Scarlet

Daniel 5:7

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.”

2 Samuel 1:24

Daughters of Israel, weep for Saul,
who clothed you in scarlet, with luxurious things,
who decked your garments with gold ornaments.

Garments » Origin of

Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Purple

Ezekiel 7:27

The king will mourn;
the prince will be clothed in grief;
and the hands of the people of the land will tremble.
I will deal with them according to their own conduct,
and I will judge them by their own standards.
Then they will know that I am Yahweh.

Garments » Grew old and wore out

Joshua 9:5

They wore old, patched sandals on their feet and threadbare clothing on their bodies. Their entire provision of bread was dry and crumbly.

Psalm 102:26

They will perish, but You will endure;
all of them will wear out like clothing.
You will change them like a garment,
and they will pass away.

Garments » Of the rich » Multiplied and heaped up

Job 27:17

he may heap it up, but the righteous will wear it,
and the innocent will divide up his silver.

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Tunic or coat

John 19:23

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.

John 21:7

Therefore the disciple, the one Jesus loved, said to Peter, “It is the Lord!”

When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tied his outer garment around him (for he was stripped) and plunged into the sea.

Garments » Of the rich » Gorgeous

Acts 12:21

So on an appointed day, dressed in royal robes and seated on the throne, Herod delivered a public address to them.

Luke 7:25

What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft robes? Look, those who are splendidly dressed and live in luxury are in royal palaces.

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Shoe or sandal

Mark 6:9

They were to wear sandals, but not put on an extra shirt.

Garments » Of the poor » Not to be retained in pledge

Deuteronomy 24:12-13

If he is a poor man, you must not sleep in [the garment] he has given as security. Be sure to return it to him at sunset. Then he will sleep in it and bless you, and this will be counted as righteousness to you before the Lord your God.

Garments » Of the rich » Often moth-eaten

Job 13:28

Man wears out like something rotten,
like a moth-eaten garment.


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Garments » Girt up during employment

John 13:4

So He got up from supper, laid aside His robe, took a towel, and tied it around Himself.

Luke 17:8

Instead, will he not tell him, ‘Prepare something for me to eat, get ready, and serve me while I eat and drink; later you can eat and drink’?

Garments » Called » Clothing

Job 22:6

For you took collateral from your brothers without cause,
stripping off their clothes and leaving them naked.

Job 31:19

if I have seen anyone dying for lack of clothing
or a needy person without a cloak,

Garments » Liable to plague and leprosy

Leviticus 13:47-59

"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."

Garments » Of the poor » Used as a covering by night

Deuteronomy 24:13

Be sure to return it to him at sunset. Then he will sleep in it and bless you, and this will be counted as righteousness to you before the Lord your God.

Garments » Of the poor » Provided specially by God

Garments » Not to be made of mixed materials

Garments » Colors of, mentioned » White

Garments » Of the sexes, not to be interchanged

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.

Garments » Of israel preserved for forty years

Garments » Materials used for » Silk

Proverbs 31:22

She makes her own bed coverings;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Vail

Genesis 24:65

and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?”

The servant answered, “It is my master.” So she took her veil and covered herself.

Garments » Materials used for » Skins

Hebrews 11:37

They were stoned, they were sawed in two, they died by the sword, they wandered about in sheepskins, in goatskins, destitute, afflicted, and mistreated.

Garments » Illustrative » (washed in wine,) of abundance

Genesis 49:11

He ties his donkey to a vine,
and the colt of his donkey to the choice vine.
He washes his clothes in wine
and his robes in the blood of grapes.

Garments » Given as a token of covenants

1 Samuel 18:4

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.

Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Blue

Ezekiel 23:6

dressed in blue, governors and prefects, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on steeds.

Garments » Of the rich » Of the finest materials

Matthew 11:8

What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothes? Look, those who wear soft clothes are in kings’ palaces.

Garments » Scribes and pharisees condemned for making broad the borders of

Garments » Of those slain with a sword not used

Isaiah 14:19

But you are thrown out without a grave,
like a worthless branch,
covered by those slain with the sword
and dumped into a rocky pit like a trampled corpse.

Garments » Materials used for » Camel's hair

Matthew 3:4

John himself had a camel-hair garment with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.

Garments » Of the rich » Gay

James 2:2-3

For suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring, dressed in fine clothes, and a poor man dressed in dirty clothes also comes in. If you look with favor on the man wearing the fine clothes so that you say, "Sit here in a good place," and yet you say to the poor man, "Stand over there," or, "Sit here on the floor by my footstool,"

Garments » Illustrative » (rolled in blood,) of victory

Isaiah 9:5

For the trampling boot of battle
and the bloodied garments of war
will be burned as fuel for the fire.

Garments » Of the poor » Vile

James 2:2

For example, a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and a poor man dressed in dirty clothes also comes in.

Leprosy » Garments » Suspected of, but not having, washed and pronounced clean

Leviticus 13:53-54

"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.

Leviticus 13:58-59

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."

Leprosy » Garments » Incurably infected with, burned

Leviticus 13:51-52

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.

Leprosy » Garments » Infected with, to have the piece first torn out

Leviticus 13:56

“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.

Leprosy » Garments » Suspected of, shown to priest

Leviticus 13:49

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.

Leprosy » Garments » Suspected of, shut up seven days

Leviticus 13:50

The priest is to examine the contamination and quarantine the contaminated fabric for seven days.

Leprosy » Infected » Garments

Leviticus 13:47

“If a fabric is contaminated with mildew—in wool or linen fabric,

Linen » Garments » For men made of

Genesis 41:42

Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, clothed him with fine linen garments, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

Ezekiel 9:2

And I saw six men coming from the direction of the Upper Gate, which faces north, each with a war club in his hand. There was another man among them, clothed in linen, with writing equipment at his side. They came and stood beside the bronze altar.

Linen » Garments » For women made of

Isaiah 3:23

garments, linen clothes, turbans, and veils.

Ezekiel 16:10-13

I clothed you in embroidered cloth and provided you with leather sandals. I also wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk. I adorned you with jewelry, putting bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful tiara on your head. read more.
So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was [made] of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became extremely beautiful and attained royalty.

Presents » Things given as » Garments

1 Samuel 18:4

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.

Genesis 45:22

He gave each of the brothers changes of clothes, but he gave Benjamin 300 pieces of silver and five changes of clothes.

Topics on Garments

Garments Of Sin

Zechariah 3:3

Now Joshua was dressed with filthy clothes as he stood before the Angel.

Hair Garments

2 Kings 1:8

They replied, “A hairy man with a leather belt around his waist.”

He said, “It’s Elijah the Tishbite.”

Inner Garments

John 19:23

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.

Outer Garments

Luke 22:36

Then He said to them, “But now, whoever has a money-bag should take it, and also a traveling bag. And whoever doesn’t have a sword should sell his robe and buy one.

Priests Garments

Exodus 31:10

the specially woven garments, both the holy garments for Aaron the priest and the garments for his sons to serve as priests,

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