Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Linen?

27 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Linen in the Bible

Discover 27 Bible verses about linen. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on linen, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

27
Total Verses
21
Old Testament
6
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Linen

  1. 1
    Genesis 41:42
    And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; fine: or, silk
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 26:1
    Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet : with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. of cunning: Heb. the work of a cunning workman, or, embroiderer
    KJV
  3. 3
    Exodus 27:9
    And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side:
    KJV
  4. 4
    Exodus 28:5
    And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine linen.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Exodus 28:6
    And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet , and fine twined linen, with cunning work.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Exodus 28:7
    It shall have the two shoulderpieces thereof joined at the two edges thereof; and so it shall be joined together.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Exodus 28:8
    And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine twined linen. curious: or, embroidered
    KJV
  8. 8
    Exodus 28:15
    And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet , and of fine twined linen, shalt thou make it.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Exodus 28:39
    And thou shalt embroider the coat of fine linen, and thou shalt make the mitre of fine linen, and thou shalt make the girdle of needlework .
    KJV
  10. 10
    Exodus 28:40
    And for Aaron's sons thou shalt make coats, and thou shalt make for them girdles, and bonnets shalt thou make for them, for glory and for beauty.
    KJV

Subtopics of Linen

Exported
From Egypt
From Syria
Curtains of the tabernacle made of
Vestments of priests made of
Livery of royal households made of
Garments
For men made of
For women made of
Bedding made of
Mosaic law forbade its being interwoven with wool
The corpse of Jesus was wrapped in
FIGURATIVE
Pure and white, of righteousness
Figurative, pure and white, of righteousness
Mosaic law forbade its being mingled with wool
The body of Jesus wrapped in

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Linen? (21 Verses)

And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; fine: or, silk
Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet : with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. of cunning: Heb. the work of a cunning workman, or, embroiderer
And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side:
And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine linen.
And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet , and fine twined linen, with cunning work.
It shall have the two shoulderpieces thereof joined at the two edges thereof; and so it shall be joined together.
And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet , and fine twined linen. curious: or, embroidered
And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet , and of fine twined linen, shalt thou make it.
And thou shalt embroider the coat of fine linen, and thou shalt make the mitre of fine linen, and thou shalt make the girdle of needlework .
And for Aaron's sons thou shalt make coats, and thou shalt make for them girdles, and bonnets shalt thou make for them, for glory and for beauty.
And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office. consecrate: Heb. fill their hand
And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover their nakedness ; from the loins even unto the thighs they shall reach: their: Heb. flesh of their nakedness reach: Heb. be
Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee.
Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.
And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad. blue: or, violet
I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails.
And, behold, six men came from the way of the higher gate, which lieth toward the north, and every man a slaughter weapon in his hand; and one man among them was clothed with linen, with a writer's inkhorn by his side: and they went in, and stood beside the brasen altar. which lieth: Heb. which is turned a slaughter: Heb. a weapon of his breaking in pieces by his: Heb. upon his loins
I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers' skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk.
Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that which covered thee. blue: or, purple and scarlet
Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy making: they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and agate. the wares: Heb. thy works agate: or, chrysoprase

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Linen? (6 Verses)

And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.
There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.
And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. white: or, bright
And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Linen

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about linen. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about linen and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about linen is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on linen needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about linen with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about linen, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about linen?
Discover 27 Bible verses about linen. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on linen, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 27 key verses about linen spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about linen are there?
There are 27 key Bible verses about linen compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about linen?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about linen is Genesis 41:42 — "And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his ..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about linen?
Linen is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 27 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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