29 Bible Verses about Garments
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Now Joshua was wearing filthy clothes as he stood in the presence of the angel.
So the angel continued to tell those who were standing in his presence, "Remove his filthy clothes." And he told Joshua, "Look how I've removed your iniquity. Now I'm clothing you with fine garments."
"A woman must not wear what is appropriate to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman's garment, because anyone who does this is detestable to the LORD your God.
to provide for those who grieve in Zion to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, a mantle of praise instead of a spirit of despair." "Then people will call them "Oaks of Righteousness", "The Planting of the LORD", in order to display his splendor.
The LORD God fashioned garments from animal skins for Adam and his wife, and clothed them.
"I will heartily rejoice in the LORD, my soul will delight in my God; for he has wrapped me in garments of salvation; he has arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, just like a bridegroom, like a priest with a garland, and like a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like a filthy rag; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind, our iniquities sweep us away.
"Tell the Israelis that they are to make tassels at the edges of their garments throughout their generations and that they are to put a violet cord on the tassels at the edges of their garments.
Women, for their part, should display their beauty by dressing modestly and decently in appropriate clothes, not with elaborate hairstyles or by wearing gold, pearls, or expensive clothes,
She has been given the privilege of wearing fine linen, dazzling and pure." (The fine linen represents the righteous deeds of the saints.)
"They do everything to be seen by people. They increase the size of their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments.
It is like precious oil on the head, descending to the beard even to Aaron's beard and flowing down to the edge of his robes.
"When the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes.
When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier, and took his cloak as well. The cloak was seamless, woven in one piece from the top down.
"Why is your clothing red, and your garments like those worn by the ones who tread in the winepress?
Save others by snatching them from the fire. To others, show mercy with fear, hating even the clothes stained by their sinful lives.
They divide my clothing among themselves; they cast lots for my clothing!
After they had crucified him, they determined who would get his clothes by throwing dice for them.
"Sew tassels for yourself on the four corners of the garment with which you cover yourself."
Their cobwebs cannot become clothing, they cannot cover themselves with what they make. Their deeds are deeds of iniquity, and acts of violence fill their hands.
He asked him, "Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?' But the man was speechless.
"See, I am coming like a thief. How blessed is the person who remains alert and keeps his clothes on! He won't have to go naked and let others see his shame."
"Observe my statutes. "You are not to let your cattle breed with a different species. "You are not to sow your fields with two different kinds of seeds. "You are not to wear clothing made from two different kinds of material.
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Cloak » Garments
When you come, bring the coat I left with Carpus in Troas, as well as the scrolls and especially the parchments.
If someone strikes you on the cheek, offer him the other one as well, and if someone takes your coat, don't keep back your shirt, either.
Defilement » Things liable to ceremonial » Garments
"This is the law concerning fungal contagions on clothing of wool or linen (whether woven or knitted material) or in any of the articles made of leather, for determining whether it is clean or unclean."
Dress » Clothing » Garments
When you come, bring the coat I left with Carpus in Troas, as well as the scrolls and especially the parchments.
If someone strikes you on the cheek, offer him the other one as well, and if someone takes your coat, don't keep back your shirt, either.
Garments » Often rent in affliction
When I heard this, I tore both my garment and robe, plucked hair from both my head and my beard, and collapsed in shock!
At the time of the evening sacrifice, I arose from my discouragement. Still in my torn garment and robe, I fell to my knees with my hands outstretched to the LORD my God,
Just as David was coming to the top of the Mount of Olives where God was being worshipped, there was Hushai the Archite to meet him, with his coat ripped and dust all over his head!
Garments » Of the rich » Perfumed
All your clothes are scented with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.
Your lips drip honey, my bride; milk and honey are under your tongue. The scent of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.
Garments » Were often fringed and bordered
"Sew tassels for yourself on the four corners of the garment with which you cover yourself."
"Tell the Israelis that they are to make tassels at the edges of their garments throughout their generations and that they are to put a violet cord on the tassels at the edges of their garments.
Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Hyke or upper garment
Be sure to return his garment to him at sunset so that he may sleep with it, and he will bless you. It will be a righteous deed in the presence of the LORD your God.
Many people in the crowd spread their own coats on the road, while others began cutting down branches from the trees and spreading them on the road.
Garments » Called » Vesture
On his robe that covers his thigh he has a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS
Garments » Called » Raiment
"The clothes you wore did not wear out, nor did your feet blister during these 40 years.
Then he made this solemn vow: "If God remains with me, watches over me throughout this journey that I'm taking, gives me food to eat and clothes to wear,
Garments » Cleansed by water from ceremonial uncleanness
Furthermore, anything on which they fall when they're dead becomes unclean, whether on an article of wood, clothing, skin, or a sack. And any vessel used for any work is to be washed in water, because it has become unclean until evening.
Furthermore, you are to purify every garment that is, everything made of leather, goat's hair, or containing wood."
Garments » Illustrative » (white,) of righteousness
Therefore, I advise you to buy from me gold purified in fire so you may be rich, white clothes to wear so your shameful nakedness won't show, and ointment to put on your eyes so you may see.
Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Different colors
When Joseph was seventeen years old, he was helping his brothers tend their flocks. He was a young man at that time, as were the children of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father's wives. But Joseph would come back and tell his father that his brothers were doing bad things. Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his brothers, since he was born to him in his old age, so he had made a richly-embroidered tunic for him.
Now she was clothed in a long sleeved, multi-colored ornamental tunic, commonly worn by the king's virgin daughters. When Amnon's servant threw her out and locked the door after her,
Garments » Materials used for » Wool
the lambs will supply your clothing, and your goats the price of a field.
"Woe to you shepherds of Israel who have been feeding yourselves and not the sheep. Shouldn't shepherds feed the sheep? You're eating the best parts, clothing yourselves with the wool, and slaughtering the home-grown sheep without having fed the sheep!
Garments » Called » Clothes
"I'll also deliver you into their control, and they'll break down your mounds, tear down your high places, strip off your clothes, remove your fine jewels, and then they'll leave you stark naked!
Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Bonnet or hat
Then Moses brought Aaron's sons, clothed them with the tunics, girded them with the bands, and bound turbans on them, just as the LORD had commanded him.
So the elite guard tied them up fully clothed, still wearing their robes, tunics, and turbans, and threw them into the blazing fire furnace,
Garments » Materials used for » Sackcloth
David ordered Joab and all the people who were with him, "Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn for Abner." King David walked behind the funeral procession,
When King Hezekiah heard Eliakim's report, he tore his clothes, put on a sackcloth covering, entered the LORD's Temple,
Garments » Materials used for » Linen
The priest is to clothe himself with a linen robe and undergarments. Then he is to take the ashes of the burnt offering on the altar that had been consumed by the fire and set them beside the altar.
Mordecai left the king's presence in royal robes of blue and white, wearing a large golden crown and a purple robe made of fine linen; and the city of Susa shouted with joy.
Garments » Worn long and flowing
Among the lamp stands there was someone like the Son of Man. He was wearing a long robe with a gold sash around his chest.
"Beware of the scribes! They like to walk around in long robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.
Garments » Were often changed
Jacob announced to his household and to everyone with him, "Throw away the foreign gods that you've kept among you, purify yourselves, and change your clothes.
Pharoah sent word to summon Joseph quickly from the dungeon, so they shaved his beard, changed his clothes, and then sent him straight to Pharaoh.
Garments » Given as presents
Gehazi said, "Everything's all right. My master sent me to tell you, "Just now two men from the Guild of Prophets have arrived from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them each a talent of silver bullion and two sets of clothes.'"
He gave each of them some changes of clothes, but he also gave Benjamin 300 pieces of silver and five changes of clothes.
Garments » Of the rich » Embroidered
In embroidered garments she is presented to the king. Her virgin companions who follow her train will be presented to you.
You took your embroidered gowns and made clothes to cover them. Then you offered my olive oil and incense to them.
Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Burnoose or cloak
When you come, bring the coat I left with Carpus in Troas, as well as the scrolls and especially the parchments.
If someone strikes you on the cheek, offer him the other one as well, and if someone takes your coat, don't keep back your shirt, either.
Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Girdle
Jonathan took off the robe that he had on and gave it to David, along with his coat, his sword, his bow, and his belt.
He came to us, took Paul's belt, and tied his own feet and hands with it. Then he said, "The Holy Spirit says, "This is how the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will tie up the man who owns this belt. Then they will hand him over to the gentiles.'"
Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Scarlet
The king cried out to bring in enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers. He announced to the advisors of Babylon, "Whoever can read this writing and tell me its meaning will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain placed around his neck, and will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom."
Daughters of Israel, weep over Saul! He clothed you in scarlet luxury and decorated your garments with gold.
Garments » Origin of
As a result, they both understood what they had done, and they became aware that they were naked. So they sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths for themselves.
The LORD God fashioned garments from animal skins for Adam and his wife, and clothed them.
Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Purple
"Once there was a rich man who used to dress in purple and fine linen and live in great luxury every day.
"The king will mourn, the prince will be clothed with desolation, and the hands of the people of the land will tremble. I'll deal with them according to their behavior and I will judge them by how they've judged. Then they'll learn that I am the LORD."
Garments » Grew old and wore out
worn-out, patched sandals for their feet, and worn-out clothes. All of their food was dried out and covered in mold.
They will perish, but you will remain; and they all will become worn out, like a garment. You will change them like clothing, and they will pass away.
Garments » Of the rich » Multiplied and heaped up
Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Tunic or coat
When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier, and took his cloak as well. The cloak was seamless, woven in one piece from the top down.
That disciple whom Jesus kept loving told Peter, "It's the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put his clothes back on, because he was practically naked, and jumped into the sea.
Garments » Of the rich » Gorgeous
Therefore, at a set time Herod put on his royal robes, sat down on the royal seat, and made a speech to them.
Really, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fancy clothes? Look! Those who wear fine clothes and live in luxury are in royal palaces.
Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Shoe or sandal
They could wear sandals but not take along an extra shirt.
"Do not come any closer," God said. "Remove your sandals from your feet, because the place where you are standing is holy ground."
Garments » Of the poor » Not to be retained in pledge
If he is a poor man, don't go to sleep with his collateral in your possession. Be sure to return his garment to him at sunset so that he may sleep with it, and he will bless you. It will be a righteous deed in the presence of the LORD your God.
Garments » Of the rich » Often moth-eaten
So I'm a man who wears out like something rotten, like a garment that has become moth-eaten."
Garments » Girt up during employment
therefore he got up from the table, removed his outer robe, and took a towel and fastened it around his waist.
Of course not. Instead, he would say to him, "Get dinner ready for me, and put on your apron and wait on me until I eat and drink. Then you can eat and drink.'
Garments » Called » Clothing
"After all, you've taken collateral from your relatives for no reason; you stripped the naked of their clothing.
if I've observed someone who is about to die for lack of clothes or if I have no clothing to give to the poor,
Garments » Liable to plague and leprosy
"When clothing becomes infected with a contagion whether the clothing is wool or linen in woven or knitted material, in leather, or with any article containing leather, if the contagion is greenish or reddish in the clothing, leather, woven material, knitted material, or with any article containing leather, it's a fungal infection and is to be shown to the priest. read more.
"The priest is to examine the contagion and isolate the clothing for seven days. The priest is to examine the contagion on the seventh day. If the infection has spread on the clothing, in the woven material, the knitted material, or in the leather, no matter the purpose for which the leather material had been manufactured, the contagion is a chronic fungal infection. It's unclean. "Incinerate the clothing, the woven material, the knitted material (whether wool or linen), or any of the leather articles on which the contagion is found, because it's a chronic fungal infection. It is to be incinerated. "But if the priest examines it and the infection did not spread on the clothing, either in the woven or knitted material or on anything made of leather, then the priest is to command that they wash whatever has the contagion and then isolate it for seven days a second time. Then the priest is to examine it after the contagion has been washed. If the contagion hasn't changed in appearance, even though the contagion hasn't spread, it's unclean. Incinerate it. It's a fungal infection, especially if the infection is on its exposed side. "If the priest examines the item and determines that the contagion has become dull after it has been washed, tear it away from the garment, leather, woven material, or knitted material. But if it recurs on the clothing (whether woven or knitted material) or on any article made of leather, it's a breakout, so incinerate it with fire wherever the contagion is found. Then the clothing (whether it is woven or knitted material) or any article made of leather that you've washed, if the contagion has been removed from it and it's washed a second time, then it's clean. "This is the law concerning fungal contagions on clothing of wool or linen (whether woven or knitted material) or in any of the articles made of leather, for determining whether it is clean or unclean."
Garments » Of the poor » Used as a covering by night
Be sure to return his garment to him at sunset so that he may sleep with it, and he will bless you. It will be a righteous deed in the presence of the LORD your God.
Garments » Of the poor » Provided specially by God
He executes justice for the orphan and the widows, loves the foreigner, and gives them food and clothing."
Garments » Not to be made of mixed materials
"Don't wear material made from wool and linen mixed together.
Garments » Colors of, mentioned » White
Garments » Of the sexes, not to be interchanged
"A woman must not wear what is appropriate to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman's garment, because anyone who does this is detestable to the LORD your God.
Garments » Of israel preserved for forty years
"The clothes you wore did not wear out, nor did your feet blister during these 40 years.
Garments » Materials used for » Silk
Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Vail
and asked the servant, "Who is that man coming in the field to meet us?"
Garments » Materials used for » Skins
They were stoned to death, sawed in half, and killed with swords. They went around in sheepskins and goatskins. They were needy, oppressed, and mistreated.
Garments » Illustrative » (washed in wine,) of abundance
Binding his donkey to the vine and his mare's foal to its thick tendrils, he will wash his garments in wine and his robe in the juice of grapes.
Garments » Given as a token of covenants
Jonathan took off the robe that he had on and gave it to David, along with his coat, his sword, his bow, and his belt.
Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Blue
who were clothed in blue including governors and commanders. All of them were desirable young men horsemen mounted on horses.
Garments » Of the rich » Of the finest materials
Really, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fancy clothes? See, those who wear fancy clothes live in kings' houses.
Garments » Scribes and pharisees condemned for making broad the borders of
"They do everything to be seen by people. They increase the size of their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments.
Garments » Of those slain with a sword not used
But you are cast away from your grave, like a repulsive branch, your clothing is the slain, those pierced by the sword; those who go down to the Pit. Like a dead body trampled underfoot,
Garments » Materials used for » Camel's hair
John had clothing made of camel's hair and wore a leather belt around his waist. His diet consisted of grasshoppers and wild honey.
Garments » Of the rich » Gay
Suppose a man wearing gold rings and fine clothes comes into your assembly, and a poor man in dirty clothes also comes in. If you give special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, "Please take this seat," but you say to the poor man, "Stand over there" or "Sit on the floor at my feet,"
Garments » Illustrative » (rolled in blood,) of victory
For every boot of the tramping soldier in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be used for burning as fuel for a fire.
Garments » Of the poor » Vile
Suppose a man wearing gold rings and fine clothes comes into your assembly, and a poor man in dirty clothes also comes in.
Leprosy » Garments » Suspected of, but not having, washed and pronounced clean
"But if the priest examines it and the infection did not spread on the clothing, either in the woven or knitted material or on anything made of leather, then the priest is to command that they wash whatever has the contagion and then isolate it for seven days a second time.
Then the clothing (whether it is woven or knitted material) or any article made of leather that you've washed, if the contagion has been removed from it and it's washed a second time, then it's clean. "This is the law concerning fungal contagions on clothing of wool or linen (whether woven or knitted material) or in any of the articles made of leather, for determining whether it is clean or unclean."
Leprosy » Garments » Incurably infected with, burned
The priest is to examine the contagion on the seventh day. If the infection has spread on the clothing, in the woven material, the knitted material, or in the leather, no matter the purpose for which the leather material had been manufactured, the contagion is a chronic fungal infection. It's unclean. "Incinerate the clothing, the woven material, the knitted material (whether wool or linen), or any of the leather articles on which the contagion is found, because it's a chronic fungal infection. It is to be incinerated.
Leprosy » Garments » Infected with, to have the piece first torn out
"If the priest examines the item and determines that the contagion has become dull after it has been washed, tear it away from the garment, leather, woven material, or knitted material.
Leprosy » Garments » Suspected of, shown to priest
if the contagion is greenish or reddish in the clothing, leather, woven material, knitted material, or with any article containing leather, it's a fungal infection and is to be shown to the priest.
Leprosy » Garments » Suspected of, shut up seven days
"The priest is to examine the contagion and isolate the clothing for seven days.
Leprosy » Infected » Garments
"When clothing becomes infected with a contagion whether the clothing is wool or linen
Linen » Garments » For men made of
"Once there was a rich man who used to dress in purple and fine linen and live in great luxury every day.
All of a sudden, I noticed six men approaching from the direction of the upper gate, which faces north. Each of them held a destructive weapon in his hand. Among them there was one man, clothed in linen, who was equipped with a writing set at his side. They went in and presented themselves beside the bronze altar.
Linen » Garments » For women made of
Then I covered you with embroidered clothing, clothed your feet with leather sandals, wrapped you with fine linen, and dressed you in silk. I adorned you with jewels, placing bracelets on your hand and necklaces on your neck. I put a ring in your nose, earrings in your ears, and a crown encrusted with jewels on your head. read more.
You were adorned with gold, silver, clothing of fine linen, silk, and embroidery. You ate food made from the finest flour, honey, and olive oil. You were exceedingly beautiful, attaining royal status.
Presents » Things given as » Garments
Jonathan took off the robe that he had on and gave it to David, along with his coat, his sword, his bow, and his belt.
He gave each of them some changes of clothes, but he also gave Benjamin 300 pieces of silver and five changes of clothes.
Topics on Garments
Garments Of Sin
Zechariah 3:3Now Joshua was wearing filthy clothes as he stood in the presence of the angel.
Hair Garments
2 Kings 1:8They answered, "The man was a hairy fellow. He wore a leather sash around his waist." The king responded, "It's Elijah, that foreigner!"
Inner Garments
John 19:23When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier, and took his cloak as well. The cloak was seamless, woven in one piece from the top down.
Outer Garments
Luke 22:36Then he told them, "But now whoever has a wallet must take it along, and his traveling bag, too. And the one who has no sword must sell his coat and buy one.
Priests Garments
Exodus 31:10the woven garments, the holy garments of Aaron the priest, the garments of his sons as they serve as priests,