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Bible Quotes About Nakedness

12 Scripture verses about nakedness from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Scripture reveals that nakedness originally was not a cause for shame, as seen in the innocence of Adam and Eve before the Fall when they were both naked and unashamed. However, after sin entered the world, their awareness of nakedness brought fear and shame, prompting them to cover themselves with fig leaves. The Bible also addresses nakedness in the context of holiness and respect, forbidding uncovering the nakedness of close relatives and instructing care around sacred spaces to avoid exposing nakedness. These passages highlight nakedness as both a physical reality and a symbol of human vulnerability and moral boundaries established by God.

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Top 10 Bible Quotes About Nakedness

Genesis 2:25 — “And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.”
Genesis 3:7 — “And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. aprons: or, things to gird about”
Genesis 3:10 — “And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.”
Genesis 9:20 — “And Noah began to be an husbandman , and he planted a vineyard:”
Exodus 20:26 — “Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.”
Leviticus 18:6 — “None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the LORD. near: Heb. remainder of his flesh”
Isaiah 20:2 — “At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot. by: Heb...”
Isaiah 47:3 — “Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and I will not meet thee as a man.”
Habakkuk 2:15 — “Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!”
John 21:7 — “Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself...”

Old Testament Quotes About Nakedness (9)

“And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.”

Genesis 2:25KJV

“And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. aprons: or, things to gird about”

Genesis 3:7KJV

“And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.”

Genesis 3:10KJV

“And Noah began to be an husbandman , and he planted a vineyard:”

Genesis 9:20KJV

“Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.”

Exodus 20:26KJV

“None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the LORD. near: Heb. remainder of his flesh”

Leviticus 18:6KJV

“At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot. by: Heb. by the hand of”

Isaiah 20:2KJV

“Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and I will not meet thee as a man.”

Isaiah 47:3KJV

“Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!”

Habakkuk 2:15KJV

New Testament Quotes About Nakedness (3)

“Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.”

John 21:7KJV

“I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.”

Revelation 3:18KJV

“Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.”

Revelation 16:15KJV

Frequently Asked Questions About Nakedness in the Bible

What does the Bible say about nakedness?

The Bible contains 12 verses about nakedness, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding nakedness through both the Old and New Testaments.

How many Bible verses are about nakedness?

There are 12 Bible verses about nakedness in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.

What is the best Bible verse about nakedness?

While many verses address nakedness, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of nakedness you are studying.

Where in the Bible does it talk about nakedness?

Nakedness is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.