Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Womens Dress?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Womens Dress in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about womens dress. This collection of 20 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Womens Dress
- 1Genesis 3:1
“Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Yea: Heb. Yea, because, etc.”
KJV - 2Exodus 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 - 3Deuteronomy 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 - 4Deuteronomy 22:11
“Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 6:25
“Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.”
KJV - 6
- 7Proverbs 11:22
“As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. is without: Heb. departeth from”
KJV - 8
- 9Proverbs 31:30
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
KJV - 10Isaiah 61:2
“To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Womens Dress? (11 Verses)
“Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Yea: Heb. Yea, because, etc.”
“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”
“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.”
“Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.”
“Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.”
“A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.”
“As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. is without: Heb. departeth from”
“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”
“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.”
“To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;”
“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. decketh: Heb. decketh as a priest”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Womens Dress? (4 Verses)
“But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”
“And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.”
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
“But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Womens Dress
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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.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about womens dress. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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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.
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Memorise at least one key verse about womens dress 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 womens dress 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 womens dress needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about womens dress 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 womens dress, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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