Jump to: Topical • ATS • ISBE • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms • Resources Topical Bible Verses Genesis 3:21To Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them. Topicalbible.org Deuteronomy 22:5 John 19:23-24 1 Timothy 2:9 Romans 12:1 ATS Bible Dictionary GarmentsThe chief garments of the Hebrews were the tunic or inner garment, and the mantle or outer garment. These seem to have constituted a "change of Rainment," Jud 14:13 19:1-30 Acts 9:39. The tunic was of linen, and was worn next to the skin, fitting close to the body; it had armholes, and sometimes wide and open sleeves, and reached below the knees; that worn by females reached to the ankles. The tunic was sometimes woven without seam, like that of Jesus, John 19:23. The upper garment or mantle was a piece of cloth nearly square, and two or three yards in length and breadth, which was wrapped round the body, or tied over the shoulders. A man without this robe on was sometimes said to be "naked," Isaiah 20:2-4 John 21:7. This could be so arranged as to form a large bosom for carrying things; and the mantle also served the poor as a bed by night, Exodus 22:26,27 Job 22:6. See BOSOM and BED. Between these two garments, the Hebrews sometimes wore a third, called me-il, a long and wide robe or tunic of cotton or linen, without sleeves. The head was usually bare, or covered from too fierce a sunshine, or from rain, by a fold of the outer mantle, 2 Samuel 15:30 1 Kings 19:13 Esther 6:12. The priests, however, wore a mitre, bonnet, or sacred turban; and after the captivity, the Jews adopted to some extent the turban, now so universal in the East. Women wore a variety of plain and ornamented headdresses. Veils were also an article of female dress, Isaiah 3:19. They were of various kinds, and were used alike by married and unmarried women; generally as a token of modesty, or of subjection to the authority of the husband, Genesis 24:65 1 1 Corinthians 11:3-10; but sometimes for the purpose of concealment, Genesis 38:14. As the Hebrews did not change the fashion of their clothes, as we do, it was common to lay up stores of rainment beforehand, in proportion to their wealth, Isaiah 3:6. To this Christ alludes when he speaks of treasures, which the moth devours, Matthew 6:19 James 5:1,2. But though there was a general uniformity in dress from age to age, no doubt various changes took place in the long course of Bible history; and at all times numerous and increasing varieties existed among the different classes, especially in materials and ornaments. In early ages, and where society was wild and rude, the skins of animals were made into clothing, Genesis 3:21 Hebrews 11:37. Spinning, weaving, and needlework soon began to be practiced, Exodus 35:25 Jud 5:30. A coarse cloth was made of goats' or camels' hair, and finer cloths of woolen, linen, and probably cotton. Their manufacture was a branch of domestic industry, Proverbs 31:13-24. The great and wealthy delighted in white rainment; and hence this is also a mark of opulence and prosperity, Ecclesiastes 9:8. Angels are described as clothed in pure and cheerful white; and such was the appearance of our Savior's rainment during his transfiguration, Matthew 17:2. The saints, in like manner, are described as clothed in white robes, Revelation 7:9,13,14; the righteousness of Christ in which they are clothed is more glorious than that of the angels. The garments of mourning among the Hebrews were sackcloth and haircloth, and their color dark brown or black, Isaiah 50:3 Revelation 6:12. As the prophets were penitents by profession, their common clothing was mourning. Widows also dressed themselves much the same. The Hebrews, in common with their neighbors, sometimes used a variety of colors for their gayer and more costly dresses, Jud 5:30. So also according to our version, Genesis 37:3,23 2 Samuel 13:18; though in these passages some understand a tunic with long sleeves. Blue, scarlet, and purple are most frequently referred to, the first being a sacred color. Embroidery and fine needlework were highly valued among them, Jud 5:30 Psalm 45:14. The dress of females differed from that of males less than is customary among us. Yet there was a distinction; and Moses expressly forbade any exchange of apparel between the sexes, De 22:5, a custom associated with immodesty, and with the worship of certain idols. It is not clear for what reason clothing in which linen and woolen were woven together was prohibited, De 22:11; but probably it had reference to some superstitious usage of heathenism. In Isaiah 3:16-23, mention is made of the decorations common among the Hebrew women of that day; among which seem to be included tunics, embroidered vests, wide flowing mantles, girdles, veils, caps of network, and metallic ornaments for the ears and nose, for the neck, arms, fingers, and ankles; also smelling-bottles and metallic mirrors. In Acts 19:12, mention is made of handkerchiefs and aprons. Drawers were used, Exodus 28:42, but perhaps not generally. See GIRDLES, RINGS, and SANDALS. Presents of dresses are alluded to very frequently in the historical books of Scripture, and in the earliest times. Joseph gave to each of his brethren a change of rainment, and to Benjamin five changes, Genesis 45:22. Naaman gave to Gehazi two changes of rainment; and even Solomon received rainment as presents, 2 Chronicles 9:24. This custom is still maintained in the East, and is mentioned by most travelers. In Turkey, the appointment to any important office is accompanied with the gift of a suitable official rove. In the parable of the wedding garment, the king expected to have found all his guests clad in roes of honor of his own providing, Matthew 22:11. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia RENDING OF GARMENTSren'-ding. PRISON GARMENTS See preceding article. Greek 2440. himation -- an outer garment, a cloak, robe ... garment, a cloak, robe NASB Word Usage cloak (8), cloaks (1), clothes (1), clothing (2), coat (4), coats (8), dresses (1), garment (8), garments (18), outer ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2440.htm - 7k 5341. phelones -- cloak. 2066. esthes -- clothing 1823. exastrapto -- to flash or gleam like lightning, be radiant 3068. louo -- to bathe, to wash 4526. sakkos -- sackcloth 4048. periregnumi -- to tear off all around 2441. himatismos -- clothing Strong's Hebrew 4897. meshi -- (costly material for garments) perhaps silk... 4896, 4897. meshi. 4898 . (costly material for garments) perhaps silk. Transliteration: meshi Phonetic Spelling: (meh'-shee) Short Definition: silk. ... /hebrew/4897.htm - 6k 4063. madu -- a garment 4360. maklul -- a thing made perfect, probably a gorgeous garment 3830. lebush -- a garment, clothing, raiment 8008. salmah -- a wrapper, mantle 8071. simlah -- a wrapper, mantle 4403. malbush -- raiment, attire 3801. kethoneth -- a tunic 899b. beged -- a garment, covering 4055. mad -- a measure, cloth garment Library Flimsy Garments The Garments White as the Light. Concerning the Garments of the Priests, and of the High Priest. September the Twelfth the Garments of the Soul The Garments Unspotted. The Gospel Further Relates that the Soldiers Parted the Garments ... But Just as Poor as the Store of Gold and Silver and Garments ... Spiritual Apparel; Namely, the Robe of Righteousness, and Garments ... Argument. From the Prison they are Led Forth with Joy into the ... Thy Lips, O My Spouse, Drop as the Honeycomb; Honey and Milk are ... Thesaurus Garments (232 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia RENDING OF GARMENTS. ren'-ding. See BURIAL, IV; DRESS. PRISON GARMENTS. See preceding article. Multi-Version Concordance ... /g/garments.htm - 37k Rendeth (23 Occurrences) Plaited (12 Occurrences) Coloured (21 Occurrences) Finely (27 Occurrences) Worn (29 Occurrences) Woven (40 Occurrences) Tunic (24 Occurrences) Consecrated (101 Occurrences) Cloths (16 Occurrences) Resources What was the significance of the priestly garments? | GotQuestions.orgWhat did it mean to tear one's clothes in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Is there any significance to colors in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Garments: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Garments (232 Occurrences)Matthew 9:20 Matthew 11:8 Matthew 17:2 Matthew 21:7 Matthew 21:8 Matthew 23:5 Matthew 24:18 Matthew 26:65 Matthew 27:28 Matthew 27:31 Matthew 27:35 Mark 5:28 Mark 5:30 Mark 9:3 Mark 11:7 Mark 11:8 Mark 14:63 Mark 15:20 Mark 15:24 Luke 7:25 Luke 19:35 Luke 19:36 Luke 23:34 Luke 24:4 John 13:4 John 13:12 John 19:23 John 19:24 John 20:12 Acts 1:10 Acts 7:58 Acts 9:39 Acts 10:30 Acts 14:14 Acts 16:22 Acts 18:6 Acts 20:33 Acts 22:20 Acts 22:23 1 Timothy 2:9 James 5:2 1 Peter 3:3 Revelation 3:4 Revelation 3:5 Revelation 3:18 Revelation 4:4 Revelation 16:15 Genesis 3:21 Genesis 24:53 Genesis 27:15 Genesis 27:27 Genesis 28:20 Genesis 35:2 Genesis 37:29 Genesis 37:34 Genesis 38:14 Genesis 38:19 Genesis 41:14 Genesis 41:42 Genesis 44:13 Genesis 45:22 Genesis 49:11 Exodus 3:22 Exodus 12:34 Exodus 12:35 Exodus 19:10 Exodus 19:14 Exodus 28:2 Exodus 28:3 Exodus 28:4 Exodus 29:5 Exodus 29:21 Exodus 29:29 Exodus 31:10 Exodus 35:19 Exodus 35:21 Exodus 39:1 Exodus 39:41 Exodus 40:13 Leviticus 6:11 Leviticus 8:2 Leviticus 8:30 Leviticus 10:6 Leviticus 11:25 Leviticus 11:28 Leviticus 11:40 Leviticus 13:6 Leviticus 13:34 Leviticus 14:8 Leviticus 14:9 Leviticus 14:47 Leviticus 14:55 Leviticus 15:5 Leviticus 15:6 Leviticus 15:7 Leviticus 15:8 Leviticus 15:10 Leviticus 15:11 Leviticus 15:13 Leviticus 15:21 Subtopics Garments of Israel Preserved for Forty Years Garments of the Poor used As a Covering by Night Garments of the Poor: Not to be Retained in Pledge Garments of the Poor: Provided Specially by God Garments of the Rich of the Finest Materials Garments of the Rich: Embroidered Garments of the Rich: Gorgeous Garments of the Rich: Multiplied and Heaped Up Garments of the Rich: Often Moth-Eaten Garments of the Rich: Perfumed Garments of the Sexes, not to be Interchanged Garments of Those Slain With a Sword not Used Garments were often Fringed and Bordered Garments: (Rolled in Blood) Victory Garments: (Washed in Wine) Abundance Garments: (White) Righteousness Garments: Cleansed by Water from Ceremonial Uncleanness Garments: Colours of, Mentioned: Blue Garments: Colours of, Mentioned: Different Colours Garments: Colours of, Mentioned: Purple Garments: Colours of, Mentioned: Scarlet Garments: Colours of, Mentioned: White Garments: Girt up During Employment Garments: Given As a Token of Covenants Garments: Grew Old and Wore Out Garments: Hyke or Upper Garment Garments: Liable to Plague and Leprosy Garments: Materials Used for Camel's Hair Garments: Materials Used for Linen Garments: Materials Used for Sackcloth Garments: Materials Used for Silk Garments: Materials Used for Skins Garments: Materials Used for Wool Garments: Not to be Made of Mixed Materials Garments: Often Rent in Affliction Garments: Scribes and Pharisees Condemned for Making Broad the Borders Garments: Worn Long and Flowing Related Terms |