14 Bible Verses about Garments

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Revelation 19:8

She was given expensive, bright, clean linen [clothing] to wear." (Now the expensive linen [clothing] represents the righteous deeds of the saints [i.e., God's holy people]).

Matthew 23:5

But they do all their deeds just to be seen by people. They wear elaborate Scripture texts displayed on their clothing and enlarge [conspicuously] the fringes of their robes.

John 19:23

So, when the [Roman] soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took His clothing and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. They also took His seamless coat [i.e., which was left over], woven from top [to bottom] in one piece,

Jude 1:23

you should save others [from hell, as though you were] snatching them out of the fire. And you should show pity toward some people, [coupled] with a fear [of the consequences of sin], hating the clothing contaminated by a physical sore [i.e., hating sin so much as to avoid it at all costs].

Matthew 22:12

He said to the man, 'Friend, how did you get in here without wearing the proper wedding outfit?' And he could not say a word.

Revelation 16:15

[Note: At this point the Lord's voice breaks into John's vision]. ("Look, I am coming like a thief. That person is happy who stays alert and is dressed [properly], so he does not appear naked and have to be shamefully exposed").

From Thematic Bible


Cloak » Garments

Matthew 5:40

And if anyone takes you to court in order to take your shirt away from you, let him have your coat also [i.e., if he insists on it].

2 Timothy 4:13

When you come, bring my cloak that I left at Troas with Crispus, along with the scrolls and especially the parchments.

Luke 6:29

Whoever hits you on one side of the face, allow him [to hit you on] the other side also; and when someone takes away your coat, do not stop him from also taking away your shirt [i.e., if he insists on it].

Defilement » Things liable to ceremonial » Garments

Dress » Clothing » Garments

Matthew 5:40

And if anyone takes you to court in order to take your shirt away from you, let him have your coat also [i.e., if he insists on it].

2 Timothy 4:13

When you come, bring my cloak that I left at Troas with Crispus, along with the scrolls and especially the parchments.

Luke 6:29

Whoever hits you on one side of the face, allow him [to hit you on] the other side also; and when someone takes away your coat, do not stop him from also taking away your shirt [i.e., if he insists on it].

Garments » Often rent in affliction

Garments » Of the rich » Perfumed

Garments » Were often fringed and bordered

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Hyke or upper garment

Matthew 21:8

A large part of the crowd spread their clothing on the roadway; others cut branches from trees and spread them [also] on the roadway.

Garments » Called » Vesture

Garments » Called » Raiment

Garments » Cleansed by water from ceremonial uncleanness

Garments » Illustrative » (white,) of righteousness

Revelation 3:18

[Because of that], I advise you to buy from me gold, refined by fire, so that you will become rich; and white clothing to wear, so that you can cover yourself and not be seen as shamefully naked; and eye drops for your eyes, so that you can see. [Note: The foregoing all refer to taking measures for becoming more spiritual].

Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Different colors

Garments » Materials used for » Wool

Garments » Called » Clothes

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Bonnet or hat

Garments » Materials used for » Sackcloth

Garments » Materials used for » Linen

Garments » Worn long and flowing

Revelation 1:13

and in the middle of the lampstands I saw someone [who looked] like a son of man [i.e., Jesus. See verses 17-18]. He was dressed in a robe that reached down to His feet and He had a golden sash around His chest.

Luke 20:46

"Look out for the experts in the law of Moses, who like to walk [around] in long [flowing] robes and love the special greetings they receive at the open shopping markets, and the principal seats in the synagogues, and the head places at dinner tables.

Garments » Were often changed

Garments » Given as presents

Garments » Of the rich » Embroidered

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Burnoose or cloak

2 Timothy 4:13

When you come, bring my cloak that I left at Troas with Crispus, along with the scrolls and especially the parchments.

Luke 6:29

Whoever hits you on one side of the face, allow him [to hit you on] the other side also; and when someone takes away your coat, do not stop him from also taking away your shirt [i.e., if he insists on it].

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Girdle

Acts 21:11

When he met with us, he took Paul's belt, tied his own hands and feet [with it], and said, "The Holy Spirit has revealed [to me] that the man who owns this belt will be tied up like this by the Jews in Jerusalem and will be turned over to the Gentiles."

Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Scarlet

Garments » Origin of

Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Purple

Luke 16:19

"Now there was a certain rich man who was dressed in purple [clothing] and soft linen [garments] and who lived every day in pleasure and luxury.

Garments » Grew old and wore out

Garments » Of the rich » Multiplied and heaped up

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Tunic or coat

John 19:23

So, when the [Roman] soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took His clothing and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. They also took His seamless coat [i.e., which was left over], woven from top [to bottom] in one piece,

John 21:7

So, that disciple whom Jesus loved [i.e., probably the apostle John] said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard it was the Lord, he wrapped his outer robe around him, (for he [had taken it off and] was wearing only his underclothing) and jumped into the lake.

Garments » Of the rich » Gorgeous

Acts 12:21

And then, on a particular day, Herod, dressed in his royal robes, delivered a speech [to the people] from his throne.

Luke 7:25

What did you expect to see? A man dressed in fancy clothes? Look, people who wear elaborate outfits and bask in luxury live in kings' palaces.

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Shoe or sandal

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

Garments » Of the rich » Often moth-eaten

Garments » Girt up during employment

John 13:4

So, He got up from the dinner table, laid aside His [outer] clothing and took a towel and wrapped it around Himself.

Luke 17:8

Would you not say to him instead, 'Prepare the food for my meal [first] and get ready to serve me until I have had enough to eat and drink and [then] afterward you can eat and drink [yourself]'?

Garments » Called » Clothing

Garments » Liable to plague and leprosy

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

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

Garments » Of israel preserved for forty years

Garments » Materials used for » Silk

Garments » Mentioned in scripture » Vail

Garments » Materials used for » Skins

Hebrews 11:37

They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were executed by the sword. They traveled around in sheepskin and goatskin clothing; they were destitute, afflicted and mistreated.

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

Garments » Given as a token of covenants

Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Blue

Garments » Of the rich » Of the finest materials

Matthew 11:8

What did you expect to see? A man dressed in fancy clothes? Look, people who wear fancy clothes live in kings' palaces.

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

Matthew 23:5

But they do all their deeds just to be seen by people. They wear elaborate Scripture texts displayed on their clothing and enlarge [conspicuously] the fringes of their robes.

Garments » Of those slain with a sword not used

Garments » Materials used for » Camel's hair

Matthew 3:4

Now John dressed in clothing made of camel's hair and he wore a leather belt around his waist; he ate grasshoppers and wild honey [i.e., for his regular diet].

Garments » Of the rich » Gay

James 2:2-3

For, suppose a person comes into your assembly wearing a gold ring and dressed in fine clothing and [then another] person comes in who is poor and dressed in shabby clothing. Now if you people show special attention to the one wearing the fine clothing and say [to him], "You can sit here in this good seat," and to the poor person, "You stand over there," or "Sit on the floor by my feet,"

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

Garments » Of the poor » Vile

James 2:2

For, suppose a person comes into your assembly wearing a gold ring and dressed in fine clothing and [then another] person comes in who is poor and dressed in shabby clothing.

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

Leprosy » Garments » Incurably infected with, burned

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

Leprosy » Garments » Suspected of, shown to priest

Leprosy » Garments » Suspected of, shut up seven days

Leprosy » Infected » Garments

Linen » Garments » For men made of

Luke 16:19

"Now there was a certain rich man who was dressed in purple [clothing] and soft linen [garments] and who lived every day in pleasure and luxury.

Linen » Garments » For women made of

Presents » Things given as » Garments

Topics on Garments

Garments Of Sin

Jude 1:23

you should save others [from hell, as though you were] snatching them out of the fire. And you should show pity toward some people, [coupled] with a fear [of the consequences of sin], hating the clothing contaminated by a physical sore [i.e., hating sin so much as to avoid it at all costs].

Hair Garments

Matthew 3:4

Now John dressed in clothing made of camel's hair and he wore a leather belt around his waist; he ate grasshoppers and wild honey [i.e., for his regular diet].

Inner Garments

John 19:23

So, when the [Roman] soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took His clothing and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. They also took His seamless coat [i.e., which was left over], woven from top [to bottom] in one piece,

Outer Garments

Luke 22:36

Then He said to them, "But this time the person who has a money belt should take it, and also [he should take] a traveling bag. And if he does not have a sword, he should sell his coat and buy one.

Priests Garments

Mark 14:63

And the head priest tore at his clothing [i.e., as an expression of frustration] and said, "What additional need do we have for witnesses?

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