The term "clotheth" is an archaic form of the verb "clothe," which appears in various passages throughout the Bible, often symbolizing the provision, protection, and righteousness bestowed by God upon His people. In the Berean Standard Bible , the concept of clothing is frequently used both literally and metaphorically to convey spiritual truths and divine care.

Divine Provision and Care

One of the most prominent themes associated with "clotheth" is God's provision for His creation. In Matthew 6:30 , Jesus uses the example of God's care for the lilies of the field to teach about trust in divine provision: "If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?" This passage emphasizes God's attentive care and encourages believers to rely on Him for their needs.

Righteousness and Salvation

The imagery of clothing is also used to describe the righteousness and salvation that God provides to His people. In Isaiah 61:10 , the prophet exclaims, "I will rejoice greatly in the LORD; my soul will exult in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels." Here, clothing symbolizes the transformation and sanctification that come through God's saving work.

Spiritual Armor

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul uses the metaphor of clothing to describe the spiritual armor that believers must "put on" to stand firm against spiritual adversaries. Ephesians 6:11 instructs, "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." This passage highlights the necessity of being spiritually equipped and protected through faith, truth, righteousness, and salvation.

Humility and Compassion

The Bible also uses clothing as a metaphor for virtues such as humility and compassion. Colossians 3:12 urges believers, "Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." This exhortation calls Christians to embody Christ-like attributes in their daily lives, reflecting the character of their Savior.

Judgment and Consequences

Conversely, the absence of proper spiritual clothing can signify judgment or a lack of preparedness. In the parable of the wedding banquet, found in Matthew 22:11-13 , a guest without wedding clothes is cast out, illustrating the importance of being spiritually prepared and clothed in righteousness for the kingdom of God.

In summary, the concept of "clotheth" in the Bible encompasses God's provision, the righteousness imparted through salvation, the spiritual armor necessary for believers, and the virtues that should characterize a Christian's life. Through these varied uses, Scripture communicates profound truths about God's relationship with His people and the transformation He brings to their lives.

It Follows in the Creed, "And in the Holy Ghost. ...
... Read the Gospel, "If then the grass of the fields," saith it, "which to-day is,
and to-morrow is cast into the oven, God so clotheth." [1799] He, then, creates ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on the creeds/section 13 it follows in.htm

Thy Bidding, Holy Brother Aurelius, it was Meet that I Should ...
... But if the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven,
God so clotheth; how much more you, (O ye) of little faith! ...
/.../augustine/of the work of monks /section 1 thy bidding holy.htm

That a Man Shall not Take Ensample of Saint Martin and of Saint ...
... And whoso clotheth a poor man and doth any other good deed for God's love bodily
or ghostly to any that hath need, sure be they they do it unto Christ ghostly ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the eight and 4.htm

That Anything May be Found to be in Infinite Treasure
... as to the Seas, it melteth them and maketh the waters flow; as to your eye, it bringeth
in the beauty of the world; as to the fields, it clotheth them with ...
/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/55 that anything may be.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xxv. 1, "Then Shall the Kingdom ...
... of the sacrifices, he who refuseth the embrace of another man's wife, breaketh his
bread to the hungry, bringeth the stranger into his house, clotheth the naked ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xliii on the words.htm

Of Saint Francis
... the mountains and the valleys for your refuge and the high trees whereon to make
your nests; and because ye know not how to spin or sew, God clotheth you, you ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/of saint francis.htm

The Preaching of Nature.
... and the flowers will once more appear on the earth; and that our loved ones will
also come again, clothed in resurrection beauty by Him who clotheth the lilies ...
/.../the life of duty a years plain sermons v 2/sermon l the preaching of.htm

Psalm CIII.
... He loveth that in him, in which consists his greatest sin; this he feedeth, this
he clotheth in him, wickedness itself, made public by all witnessing it. ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm ciii.htm

Of Evil-Speaking in General.
... Good-will is wont to show itself in good terms; it clotheth even its grief handsomely,
and its displeasure carrieth favour in its face; its rigour is civil and ...
/.../barrow/sermons on evil-speaking by isaac barrow/of evil-speaking in general.htm

Christian Behavior
... The word saith, 'That God feedeth ravens, careth for sparrows, and clotheth the
grass;' in which three, to feed, clothe, and care for, is as much as heart can ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/christian behavior.htm

Clotheth (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Clotheth (7 Occurrences). Matthew 6:30 Wherefore,
if God so clotheth the grass of the field, which to-day ...
/c/clotheth.htm - 8k

Quaffer (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Quaffer (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 23:21 For the quaffer
and glutton become poor, And drowsiness clotheth with rags. (YLT). ...
/q/quaffer.htm - 6k

Turneth (249 Occurrences)
... Genesis 41:42 And Pharaoh turneth aside his seal-ring from off his hand, and putteth
it on the hand of Joseph, and clotheth him 'with' garments of fine linen ...
/t/turneth.htm - 38k

Rains (16 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Psalms 84:6 Passing through the valley of Baca they make it a place of springs;
yea, the early rain clotheth it with blessings. (See NIV). ...
/r/rains.htm - 10k

Placeth (28 Occurrences)
... Genesis 41:42 And Pharaoh turneth aside his seal-ring from off his hand, and putteth
it on the hand of Joseph, and clotheth him 'with' garments of fine linen ...
/p/placeth.htm - 14k

Clothest (1 Occurrence)

/c/clothest.htm - 6k

Seal-ring (3 Occurrences)
... Genesis 41:42 And Pharaoh turneth aside his seal-ring from off his hand, and putteth
it on the hand of Joseph, and clotheth him 'with' garments of fine linen ...
/s/seal-ring.htm - 7k

Strippeth (5 Occurrences)
... Numbers 20:28 and Moses strippeth Aaron of his garments, and clotheth with them
Eleazar his son, and Aaron dieth there on the top of the mount; and Moses ...
/s/strippeth.htm - 8k

Putteth (182 Occurrences)
... Genesis 41:42 And Pharaoh turneth aside his seal-ring from off his hand, and putteth
it on the hand of Joseph, and clotheth him 'with' garments of fine linen ...
/p/putteth.htm - 38k

Dieth (192 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Numbers 20:28 and Moses strippeth Aaron of his garments, and clotheth with
them Eleazar his son, and Aaron dieth there on the top of the mount; and Moses ...
/d/dieth.htm - 34k

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