What does the Bible say about wool?
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The Bible presents wool as a good provision of God, used for clothing and commerce, while also giving it symbolic and ceremonial significance under the old covenant. Proverbs 31:13 commends diligent work with wool, and Deuteronomy 18:4 includes it among the gifts supporting the priests. Leviticus 13:47-52 and 13:59 regulate garments of wool affected by mildew, teaching Israel holiness even in ordinary life. Leviticus 19:19 and Deuteronomy 22:11 forbid certain mixed fabrics, ceremonial laws that pointed to Israel’s distinctness and are fulfilled in Christ. Gideon’s fleece in Judges 6:37 displays God’s patient confirmation of His word, though believers are now called to trust Scripture rather than demand signs.
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- Used for clothing Leviticus 13:47-52; Leviticus 13:59; Proverbs 31:13; Ezekiel 34:3; Ezekiel 44:17
- Prohibited in the priest’ s temple dress Ezekiel 44:17
- Mixing of, with other fabrics forbidden Leviticus 19:19; Deuteronomy 22:11
- Fleece of Judges 6:37
- First fleece of, belonged to the priests Deuteronomy 18:4
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