Illustrated Bible History
Ancient Bible Manners and Customs - Garments
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The High Priest in his Robe |
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| Priestly garments consist of: linen drawers, tunic, girdle, turban, robe, ephod, breastplate and a diadem. | |
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Outer Garments |
| Outer garment or wrapper is skillfully wound around the person, and was useful at night for a bed covering. | |
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Outer Garments of Women |
| A veil or simply a large mantle of cloak worn by Egyptian women. | |
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The Arm Made Bare |
| In preparing for war the arm is bare to denote preparation for active work. | |
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Woman Bearing a Rams Fleece Mantle |
| This 5000 year old statue was found at Khafaja in the middle Tigris, it depicts a Sumerian woman with a rams fleece mantle. Joshua 7:21 "When I saw among the spoil a beautiful mantle from Shinar..." | |
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Richly Caparisoned Horse and Rider |
| A richly caparisoned horse and rider. |