Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Dress » Special advices concerning » Attire, too much stress upon outward
And why be anxious about clothing? Learn a lesson from the wild lilies. Watch their growth. They neither toil nor spin, and yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his magnificence could array himself like one of these.
Your adornment ought not to be a merely outward thing--one of plaiting the hair, putting on jewelry, or wearing beautiful dresses. Instead of that, it should be a new nature within--the imperishable ornament of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is indeed precious in the sight of God.
Dress » Hoods (turban, rv)
Linen » Garments » For women made of
Veil » A covering for the face
who used to throw a veil over his face to hide from the gaze of the children of Israel the passing away of what was but transitory.
Verse Concepts
Veil or veil » Removing of, threatened as a punishment to unGodly women
Woman » Of distinction » Fond of dress and ornaments
Women » Dress of » Too much stress upon outward attire
And why be anxious about clothing? Learn a lesson from the wild lilies. Watch their growth. They neither toil nor spin, and yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his magnificence could array himself like one of these.
Your adornment ought not to be a merely outward thing--one of plaiting the hair, putting on jewelry, or wearing beautiful dresses. Instead of that, it should be a new nature within--the imperishable ornament of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is indeed precious in the sight of God.