Dress Code of the Israelites
“A man may be known by his look, and one that hath understanding by his countenance, when thou meetest him. 30 A man’s attire, and excessive laughter, and gait, shew what he is.” Ecclesiasticus 19:29-30 (Apocrypha)
“A man may be known by his look, and one that hath understanding by his countenance, when thou meetest him. (30) A man’s attire, and excessive laughter, and gait, shew what he is.” Ecclesiasticus 19:29-30 (Apocrypha)
The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (YHWH), chose a peculiar and special people to be like unto himself and to reflect his majesty in all its forms. Not only was his Holy Spirit to be laid upon his people to be distinguished above all nations upon the face of the earth (Deuteronomy 7:6), but was also given to make manifest his adoration and praise in the outward covering of their wearing apparel.
“And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty.” Exodus 28:2
The Heavenly Father gave his people, Israel, his laws and commandments to be upheld, and when compiled with they would become a wise and understanding people. Laws regarding the dress code, along with all others, were given to designate and define the Nation of Israel as his esteemed people. The law has the Heavenly Father’s children dressed and fashioned in the most appropriate and dignified manner exemplifying true holiness. And their apparel is donned in a detailed manner for a specific purpose. Therefore, he commanded Moses saying:
“Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue : (39) And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the LORD, and do them; and that ye seek not after your own heart and your own eyes, after which ye use to go a whoring: (40) That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God. I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: (41) I am the LORD your God.” Numbers 15:38-41
“Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself.” Deuteronomy 22:12
Ribbon of Blue
Fringes
These are specific dress code laws that the children of Israel are commanded to enrich their garments with to show their outstanding and unparallel uniqueness of holiness in the wearing of outer apparel.
“(7) Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yeah, I have made him.
(21) This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.”
Isaiah 43:7, 21
When the Heavenly Father looked upon his children and saw they were without taste and flair he placed his fashionable and elegant spirit of dress upon them according to his law. This gives an elevated sense of dignity and grace with all nobility to be honored above the other nations.
“(8) Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was the time of love; and I spread my skirt over thee, and covered thy nakedness: yea, I sware unto thee, and entered into a covenant with thee, saith the Lord GOD, and thou becamest mine. (9) Then washed I thee with water; yea, I throughly washed away thy blood from thee, and I anointed thee with oil. (10) I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers' skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk. (11) I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put bracelets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck. (12) And I put a jewel on thy forehead, and earrings in thine ears, and a beautiful crown upon thine head. (13) Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment was of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil: and thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper into a kingdom. (14) And thy renown went forth among the heathen for thy beauty: for it was perfect through my comeliness, which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord GOD.” Ezekiel 16:8-14
Now it is easy to understand why the children of Israel today, even in their unknown state of true identity, have such an inborn sense of fashion and coordination of dress and style that surpasses all other nations with the simple basics of a dress code? This is only one of many varieties that show that the Nation of Israel is ready and poised in spirit and mind to give testimony and declaration to the fact that the Israelites of the Holy Bible are still here today and have not been castaway.
“As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever.” Isaiah 59:21
However because of disobedience to the laws of God, Israel has turned their beauty to shame. Our men have discarded their fringes and royal ribband of blue for sagging pants, excessive baggy clothing and feminine clothing while our women have traded their beautiful modest clothing for skimpy whorish apparel that is not acceptable to YHWH.
“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel , with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;” 1 Timothy 2:9
The clothing of the above women represents modern whoredom and is unlawful for the women of YHWH to wear.
The clothing of the above women may be suitable for today’s fashion, but are also unlawful for women of YHWH to wear.
“And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover their nakedness; from the loins even unto the thighs they shall reach:” Exodus 28:42
The scriptures give us a clear account that anything from the loin (below the navel) unto the knee (thigh) should not be exposed in public. Therefore, miniskirts, speedos, bikinis, etc., are indecent when worn in public.
“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.” Deuteronomy 22:5
Another abomination that is rapidly growing is known as “cross-dressing” in which women dress as men and men dress as women. The scriptures teach that such an act is completely unlawful. Women please keep in mind that pants were created for MEN and should be avoided. Just as it has become acceptable in today’s society for men to dress in women’s clothing known as “DRAG,” women have also been given the liberty to wear men’s clothing such as pants, army fatigues, etc. However, these acts are sin in the eyes of YHWH.
Women who wear pants and other masculine clothing are in violation of God’s laws. Men that desire to wear women’s clothing for any reason is also unlawful. Those that question if the laws of GOD should be followed, please download the article “The Laws of God Must Be Kept”.
It is important to know how to serve and obey our creator in ALL things, in doing so we assure unto ourselves salvation and eternal life. Here are a few examples of clothing that is in compliance to YHWH’s laws.
Women who wear pants and other masculine clothing are in violation of God’s laws. Men that desire to wear women’s clothing for any reason is also unlawful.