Overview
The Bible addresses linen across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Aaron, Gold, Priests and Miter.
Key Bible verses about linen
Old Testament
Exodus
And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen.
And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work.
It shall have the two shoulderpieces thereof joined at the two edges thereof; and so it shall be joined together.
And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.
And thou shalt embroider the coat of fine linen, and thou shalt make the mitre of fine linen, and thou shalt make the girdle of needlework.
And for Aaron’s sons thou shalt make coats, and thou shalt make for them girdles, and bonnets shalt thou make for them, for glory and for beauty.
And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office.
And thou shalt make them linen breeches to cover their nakedness; from the loins even unto the thighs they shall reach:
In the Bible dictionary
Studying linen for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 28:5, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Aaron, Gold, Priests and Miter.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about linen?
The Bible addresses linen across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Aaron, Gold, Priests and Miter.
How many Bible verses are about linen?
The Bible references linen in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention linen?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 28:5: “And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen.”
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