Tag Archives: cloak

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY (JOHN 15:18-25 “THE WORLDS HATRED”)

18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

Continue reading SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY (JOHN 15:18-25 “THE WORLDS HATRED”)

BIBLE CUSTOMS AND CURIOSITIES (PAUL’S SIMPLE NEEDS)

Paul wrote his second letter to Timothy while imprisoned in Rome. Timothy planned to visit him soon, so Paul asked him to bring these three items when he came.

Continue reading BIBLE CUSTOMS AND CURIOSITIES (PAUL’S SIMPLE NEEDS)

BIBLE CUSTOMS AND CURIOSITIES (FACE BETWEEN THE KNEES)

Elijah’s position in this verse was a stance for deep meditation. He was probably thinking about the victory of the Lord over the priests of the pagan god Baal (1 Kings 18:27) and praising Him for His awesome power.

Continue reading BIBLE CUSTOMS AND CURIOSITIES (FACE BETWEEN THE KNEES)

BIBLE CUSTOMS & CURIOSITIES (TUCKING IN THE CLOAK)

0020ec617aac72ff1b275f8c3df6c6ba--biblical-costumes-nativity-costumes

Both men and women of Bible times wore outer robes or cloaks that extended almost to the feet (see note on Gen 37:3; Deu 22:5; and 1 Sam 19:24). These loose-fitting gowns were held tight against the body by a belt or sash (generally referred to as a “girdle” by the King James Version) around the person’s waist. Continue reading BIBLE CUSTOMS & CURIOSITIES (TUCKING IN THE CLOAK)