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What Does the Bible Say About Wool?

14 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Wool in the Bible

Discover 14 Bible verses about wool. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on wool, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Total Verses
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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Wool

  1. 1
    Leviticus 13:47
    The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it be a woollen garment, or a linen garment;
    KJV
  2. 2
    Leviticus 13:48
    Whether it be in the warp, or woof; of linen, or of woollen; whether in a skin, or in any thing made of skin; thing: Heb. work of
    KJV
  3. 3
    Leviticus 13:49
    And if the plague be greenish or reddish in the garment, or in the skin, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin; it is a plague of leprosy, and shall be shewed unto the priest: thing: Heb. vessel, or, instrument
    KJV
  4. 4
    Leviticus 13:50
    And the priest shall look upon the plague, and shut up it that hath the plague seven days:
    KJV
  5. 5
    Leviticus 13:51
    And he shall look on the plague on the seventh day: if the plague be spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in a skin, or in any work that is made of skin; the plague is a fretting leprosy; it is unclean.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Leviticus 13:52
    He shall therefore burn that garment, whether warp or woof, in woollen or in linen, or any thing of skin, wherein the plague is: for it is a fretting leprosy; it shall be burnt in the fire.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Leviticus 13:59
    This is the law of the plague of leprosy in a garment of woollen or linen, either in the warp, or woof, or any thing of skins, to pronounce it clean, or to pronounce it unclean.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Leviticus 19:19
    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.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Deuteronomy 18:4
    The firstfruit also of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep, shalt thou give him.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Deuteronomy 22:11
    Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.
    KJV

Subtopics of Wool

Used for clothing
Prohibited in the priest' s temple dress
Mixing of, with other fabrics forbidden
Fleece of
First fleece of, belonged to the priests
Prohibited in the priest's temple dress

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Wool? (14 Verses)

The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it be a woollen garment, or a linen garment;
Whether it be in the warp, or woof; of linen, or of woollen; whether in a skin, or in any thing made of skin; thing: Heb. work of
And if the plague be greenish or reddish in the garment, or in the skin, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing of skin; it is a plague of leprosy, and shall be shewed unto the priest: thing: Heb. vessel, or, instrument
And the priest shall look upon the plague, and shut up it that hath the plague seven days:
And he shall look on the plague on the seventh day: if the plague be spread in the garment, either in the warp, or in the woof, or in a skin, or in any work that is made of skin; the plague is a fretting leprosy; it is unclean.
He shall therefore burn that garment, whether warp or woof, in woollen or in linen, or any thing of skin, wherein the plague is: for it is a fretting leprosy; it shall be burnt in the fire.
This is the law of the plague of leprosy in a garment of woollen or linen, either in the warp, or woof, or any thing of skins, to pronounce it clean, or to pronounce it unclean.
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.
The firstfruit also of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep, shalt thou give him.
Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.
Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said.
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
Ye eat the fat, and ye clothe you with the wool, ye kill them that are fed: but ye feed not the flock.
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.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Wool

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

  • Share what you have learned about wool 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 wool, 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 wool?
Discover 14 Bible verses about wool. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on wool, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 14 key verses about wool spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about wool are there?
There are 14 key Bible verses about wool compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about wool?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about wool is Leviticus 13:47 — "The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it be a woollen garment, or a linen garment;"
Where in the Bible does it talk about wool?
Wool is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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