Overview
The Bible addresses weaving across 11 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Isaiah and Judges. Closely related themes include High Priest, the, Bezaleel, Embroidery and Genius. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron, Samson and Goliath.
Key Bible verses about weaving
Old Testament
Exodus
And there shall be an hole in the top of it, in the midst thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of an habergeon, that it be not rent.
Them hath he filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work.
And he made the robe of the ephod of woven work, all of blue.
And they made coats of fine linen of woven work for Aaron, and for his sons,
Isaiah
Moreover they that work in fine flax, and they that weave networks, shall be confounded. networks: or, white works
Mine age is departed, and is removed from me as a shepherd's tent: I have cut off like a weaver my life: he will cut me off with pining sickness: from day even to night wilt thou make an end of me. with: or, from the thrum
People in the Bible and weaving
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying weaving for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 28:32, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Exodus, Isaiah and Judges each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Aaron, Samson and Goliath and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: High Priest, the, Bezaleel, Embroidery and Genius.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about weaving?
The Bible addresses weaving across 11 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Isaiah and Judges. Closely related themes include High Priest, the, Bezaleel, Embroidery and Genius. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron, Samson and Goliath.
How many Bible verses are about weaving?
The Bible references weaving in 11 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention weaving?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 28:32: “And there shall be an hole in the top of it, in the midst thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of an habergeon, that it be not rent.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with weaving?
Aaron, Samson and Goliath.
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