
Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Makeup?
9 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Makeup in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about makeup. This collection of 13 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 9 Verses About Makeup
- 1Leviticus 19:28
“Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.”
KJV - 2Deuteronomy 22:5
“The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.”
KJV - 3Esther 2:12
“Now when every maid's turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with other things for the purifying of the women;)”
KJV - 4Proverbs 6:24
“To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. of the: or, of the strange tongue”
KJV - 5Proverbs 6:25
“Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.”
KJV - 6Proverbs 31:30
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
KJV - 7Isaiah 3:16
“Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: wanton: Heb. deceiving with their eyes mincing: or, tripping nicely”
KJV - 8Jeremiah 4:30
“And when thou art spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself fair; thy lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life. face: Heb. eyes”
KJV - 9Ezekiel 23:40
“And furthermore, that ye have sent for men to come from far, unto whom a messenger was sent; and, lo, they came: for whom thou didst wash thyself, paintedst thy eyes, and deckedst thyself with ornaments, to come: Heb. coming”
KJV
Subtopics of Makeup
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Makeup? (9 Verses)
“Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.”
“The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.”
“Now when every maid's turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with other things for the purifying of the women;)”
“To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. of the: or, of the strange tongue”
“Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.”
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
“Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet: wanton: Heb. deceiving with their eyes mincing: or, tripping nicely”
“And when thou art spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself fair; thy lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life. face: Heb. eyes”
“And furthermore, that ye have sent for men to come from far, unto whom a messenger was sent; and, lo, they came: for whom thou didst wash thyself, paintedst thy eyes, and deckedst thyself with ornaments, to come: Heb. coming”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Makeup
- 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
Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about makeup. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
- 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
Memorise at least one key verse about makeup 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 makeup 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 makeup needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about makeup 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 makeup, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Makeup?
You have studied 9 verses about makeup. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.