29 Bible Verses about Garments

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Zechariah 3:3

Now Joshua was wearing filthy clothes as he stood in the presence of the angel.

Zechariah 3:4

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."

Deuteronomy 22:5

"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.

Numbers 15:38

"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.

Matthew 23:5

"They do everything to be seen by people. They increase the size of their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments.

Psalm 133:2

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.

John 19:23

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.

Isaiah 63:2

"Why is your clothing red, and your garments like those worn by the ones who tread in the winepress?

Psalm 22:18

They divide my clothing among themselves; they cast lots for my clothing!

Deuteronomy 22:12

"Sew tassels for yourself on the four corners of the garment with which you cover yourself."

Isaiah 59:6

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.

Matthew 22:12

He asked him, "Friend, how did you get in here without wedding clothes?' But the man was speechless.

Leviticus 19:19

"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

Matthew 5:40

If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat as well.

2 Timothy 4:13

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

Luke 6:29

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

Leviticus 13:59

"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

Matthew 5:40

If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat as well.

2 Timothy 4:13

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

Luke 6:29

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

Ezra 9:3

When I heard this, I tore both my garment and robe, plucked hair from both my head and my beard, and collapsed in shock!

Ezra 9:5

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,

2 Samuel 15:32

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

Psalm 45:8

All your clothes are scented with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.

Song of Songs 4:11

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

Deuteronomy 22:12

"Sew tassels for yourself on the four corners of the garment with which you cover yourself."

Numbers 15:38

"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

Deuteronomy 24:13

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.

Matthew 21:8

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

Genesis 41:42

Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand, placed it on Joseph's hand, had him clothed in fine linen garments, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

Garments » Called » Raiment

Deuteronomy 8:4

"The clothes you wore did not wear out, nor did your feet blister during these 40 years.

Genesis 28:20

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

Leviticus 11:32

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.

Numbers 31:20

Furthermore, you are to purify every garment that is, everything made of leather, goat's hair, or containing wood."

Garments » Illustrative » (white,) of righteousness

Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Different colors

Genesis 37:3

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.

2 Samuel 13:18

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

Proverbs 27:26

the lambs will supply your clothing, and your goats the price of a field.

Ezekiel 34:3

"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

Proverbs 6:27

Can a man scoop fire into his bosom without burning his clothes?

Ezekiel 16:39

"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

Leviticus 8:13

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.

Daniel 3:21

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

2 Samuel 3:31

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,

2 Kings 19:1

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

Leviticus 6:10

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.

Esther 8:15

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

Revelation 1:13

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.

Luke 20:46

"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

Genesis 35:2

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.

Genesis 41:14

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

2 Kings 5:22

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.'"

Genesis 45:22

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

Psalm 45:14

In embroidered garments she is presented to the king. Her virgin companions who follow her train will be presented to you.

Ezekiel 16:18

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

2 Timothy 4:13

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

Luke 6:29

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

1 Samuel 18:4

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.

Acts 21:11

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

Daniel 5:7

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."

Garments » Origin of

Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Purple

Ezekiel 7:27

"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

Joshua 9:5

worn-out, patched sandals for their feet, and worn-out clothes. All of their food was dried out and covered in mold.

Psalm 102:26

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

Job 27:17

whatever he stores up, the righteous will wear, and the innocent will inherit that silver!

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Tunic or coat

John 19:23

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.

John 21:7

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

Acts 12:21

Therefore, at a set time Herod put on his royal robes, sat down on the royal seat, and made a speech to them.

Luke 7:25

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

Mark 6:9

They could wear sandals but not take along an extra shirt.

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

Deuteronomy 24:12-13

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

Job 13:28

So I'm a man who wears out like something rotten, like a garment that has become moth-eaten."

Garments » Girt up during employment

John 13:4

therefore he got up from the table, removed his outer robe, and took a towel and fastened it around his waist.

Luke 17:8

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

Job 22:6

"After all, you've taken collateral from your relatives for no reason; you stripped the naked of their clothing.

Job 31:19

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

Leviticus 13:47-59

"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

Deuteronomy 24:13

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

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 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

Deuteronomy 8:4

"The clothes you wore did not wear out, nor did your feet blister during these 40 years.

Garments » Materials used for » Silk

Proverbs 31:22

She creates her own bedding, using fine linen and violet cloth.

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Vail

Genesis 24:65

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

Garments » Materials used for » Skins

Hebrews 11:37

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

Genesis 49:11

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

1 Samuel 18:4

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

Ezekiel 23:6

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

Matthew 11:8

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

Matthew 23:5

"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

Isaiah 14:19

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

Matthew 3:4

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

James 2:2-3

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

Isaiah 9:5

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

James 2:2

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

Leviticus 13:53-54

"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.

Leviticus 13:58-59

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

Leviticus 13:51-52

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

Leviticus 13:56

"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

Leviticus 13:49

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

Leviticus 13:50

"The priest is to examine the contagion and isolate the clothing for seven days.

Leprosy » Infected » Garments

Leviticus 13:47

"When clothing becomes infected with a contagion whether the clothing is wool or linen

Linen » Garments » For men made of

Genesis 41:42

Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand, placed it on Joseph's hand, had him clothed in fine linen garments, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

Ezekiel 9:2

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

Isaiah 3:23

mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and veils.

Ezekiel 16:10-13

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

1 Samuel 18:4

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.

Genesis 45:22

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 3:3

Now Joshua was wearing filthy clothes as he stood in the presence of the angel.

Hair Garments

2 Kings 1:8

They 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 19:23

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.

Outer Garments

Luke 22:36

Then 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 31:10

the woven garments, the holy garments of Aaron the priest, the garments of his sons as they serve as priests,

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