What does the Bible say about women dressing?
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The Bible calls women, like all Christians, to dress with modesty, propriety, and godly character, honoring God rather than seeking attention or conforming to worldly pride. In 1 Timothy 2:9-10 and 1 Peter 3:3, outward appearance is not condemned, but costly display and vanity are subordinated to good works and the beauty of a gentle, faithful spirit. Deuteronomy 22:5 affirms that God’s created distinctions between men and women should be respected. First Corinthians 11:5-10 addresses worship practices in its historical setting while emphasizing ordered, honoring conduct before God. Proverbs 31:30 reminds us that reverent fear of the Lord surpasses charm and beauty. Christians should therefore dress thoughtfully, seeking holiness, love for neighbor, and God’s glory.
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- 1 Timothy 2:9
In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;
- Deuteronomy 22:5
A woman shall not wear men's clothing, neither shall a man put on women's clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh your God.
- 1 Timothy 2:9-10
[9] In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; [10] but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.
- 1 Peter 3:3
Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing;
- 1 Corinthians 11:5-10
[5] But every woman praying or prophesying with her head unveiled dishonors her head. For it is one and the same thing as if she were shaved. [6] For if a woman is not covered, let her also be shorn. But if it is shameful for a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered. [7] For a man indeed ought not to have his head covered, because he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of the man. [8] For man is not from woman, but woman from man; [9] for neither was man created for the woman, but woman for the man. [10] For this cause the woman ought to have authority on her head, because of the angels.
- Proverbs 31:30
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.
- Colossians 3:2
Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.
- Romans 12:1-2
[1] Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. [2] Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- 1 Corinthians 11:6
For if a woman is not covered, let her also be shorn. But if it is shameful for a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered.
- Titus 2:6
Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober-minded;
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