Everyday objects

Clothing and Textiles

Garments, cloth, colours, and textile items used in daily life, priesthood, mourning, honour, shame, and symbolism.

Section coverage

Records

8

Strong’s links

16

Expanded reference links

200

Books represented by item

76

Items in this section

Tunic

Basic garment worn close to the body.

2 Strong’s36 refs15 books

Cloak

Outer garment; could also function as bedding or pledge.

1 Strong’s1 refs1 books

Belt / Girdle

Garment fastening; can symbolise readiness or truth.

1 Strong’s7 refs4 books

Veil

Face/head covering used in modesty, marriage, temple, or symbolic contexts.

4 Strong’s36 refs10 books

Sandals

Footwear associated with travel, humility, and holy ground scenes.

2 Strong’s24 refs13 books

Linen

Textile used in priestly garments, burial, and righteousness imagery.

2 Strong’s40 refs7 books

Sackcloth

Rough cloth associated with mourning and repentance.

2 Strong’s50 refs22 books

Purple Cloth

Costly dyed cloth associated with royalty, wealth, and mockery of Jesus.

2 Strong’s6 refs4 books