Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Underwear?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Underwear in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about underwear. This collection of 14 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

11
Total Verses
7
Old Testament
4
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Underwear

  1. 1
    Exodus 28:42
    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
    KJV
  2. 2
    Leviticus 6:10
    And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall he put upon his flesh, and take up the ashes which the fire hath consumed with the burnt offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Leviticus 16:4
    He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen girdle, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: these are holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and so put them on.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Deuteronomy 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
  5. 5
    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. by the hand of
    KJV
  6. 6
    Ezekiel 44:17
    And it shall come to pass, that when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, whiles they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Ezekiel 44:18
    They shall have linen bonnets upon their heads, and shall have linen breeches upon their loins; they shall not gird themselves with any thing that causeth sweat. with: or, in sweating places: Heb. in, or, with sweat
    KJV
  8. 8
    Matthew 6:28
    And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
    KJV
  9. 9
    Matthew 25:36
    Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Revelation 3:18
    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.
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Underwear? (7 Verses)

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
And the priest shall put on his linen garment, and his linen breeches shall he put upon his flesh, and take up the ashes which the fire hath consumed with the burnt offering on the altar, and he shall put them beside the altar.
He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen girdle, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: these are holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and so put them on.
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.
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
And it shall come to pass, that when they enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shall be clothed with linen garments; and no wool shall come upon them, whiles they minister in the gates of the inner court, and within.
They shall have linen bonnets upon their heads, and shall have linen breeches upon their loins; they shall not gird themselves with any thing that causeth sweat. with: or, in sweating places: Heb. in, or, with sweat

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Underwear? (4 Verses)

And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
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.
Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Underwear

  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 underwear. 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 underwear 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 underwear 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 underwear needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about underwear 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 underwear, 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 underwear?
Explore what the Bible says about underwear. This collection of 14 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 11 key verses about underwear spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about underwear are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about underwear compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about underwear?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about underwear is Exodus 28:42 — "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 na..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about underwear?
Underwear is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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