Biblical verses about and against wearing trousers. Luke 9:23-26 says “And he said to them all : if any man will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.”
Wearing trousers is a controversial biblical subject. Numerous people believe that Bible verses against wearing trousers are out there but they don’t know if they exist and they’ve never been able to find any once they started to look. If you’re someone that’s been looking for Christian quotes against pants, then this article is for you.
Bible Verses About Ladies Wearing Trousers
When you wear trousers, you are wearing the pants.
The Bible is full of verses about ladies wearing trousers. Here are some of them:
“And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.”
-Genesis 3:2-3
“And she made him a coat [of armour]… And when she had girded him with a girding, she put upon it a coat [of armour], and she arrayed him in garments of fine linen and purple.”
-2 Samuel 13:18-19
“Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise…” Proverbs 8:32 (KJV)
Women Have the Right to Wear Pants
- And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
- So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
- And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
- And God said moreover unto Adam, Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
- Wherefore thou shalt keep my commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for evermore (Genesis 1).
1 Corinthians 14:34-35 – For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.
- “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 abominations unto the Lord thy God.”
- “And the daughter of any priest, if she profane herself by playing the whore, she profaneth her father: she shall be burnt with fire.”
- “But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.”
Leviticus 19:19
“Do not wear clothing woven of two kinds of material.
Bible Verses Against Trousers
The Bible is a Christian book and contains many passages about God and Jesus. While many of these verses are uplifting, others have been used to justify some harsh and cruel practices.
Some of the most famous verses in the Bible are against wearing trousers or other garments that cover the legs. These verses are often used by religious leaders to condemn women who wear pants or even tights under their skirts.
Leviticus 19:19 “Do not wear clothing woven of two kinds of material.” Leviticus 19:27 “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD.” Deuteronomy 22:5 “A woman must not wear men’s clothing, nor a man wear women’s clothing, for the LORD your God detests anyone who does this.”
The Bible seems to be very clear on the subject of dressing modestly. It says in 1 Timothy 2:9 that women “should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control.” And yet most modern Christian women wear jeans, leggings, or other types of trousers. This puts them at odds with God’s Word.
It is important to note that there are no Bible verses specifically condemning trousers as an article of clothing in general. Trousers were not common during the time when the Bible was written, so this is not surprising. However, there are many verses which address specific types of clothing and make it clear that God wants us to avoid certain items if they are immodest or inappropriate for our gender.
In this article we will look at some of these verses and explain what they mean for us today.
Deuteronomy 22:5 “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 22:10 “Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.”
Leviticus 19:19-20 “Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall there come upon thee a garment of two kinds of stuff mingled together.”
Deuteronomy 22:11 “Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.”
Genesis 3:7-21 – And the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; therefore I hid myself. And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?
Genesis 9:20-27 – Noah began to be a husbandman, and he planted vineyards. And he drank of the wine, and was drunk; and he was uncovered within his tent. And Ham, the father of Canaan saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without. And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward,
“And the king – he is the head; and the body – his army. And the body – it is not able to be separated from the head, but together they are one. If you have been joined to Christ (the Messiah) in baptism, you are certainly one body with Him.” 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 (Amplified Bible)
“For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:20 (KJV)
“Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, charity (love), peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” 1 Timothy 2:22 (KJV)
“I pray that you may have the power to understand how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:18-19 (NIV)
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
Bible Verses About Wearing Trousers
- Genesis 3:7 “And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.”
- Genesis 9:20-21 “And Noah began to be a husbandman, and he planted a vineyard: And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent.”
- Exodus 28:42-43 “You shall make for them linen breeches to cover their nakedness; from the loins even to the thighs they shall reach: And their linen breeches shall be upon their flesh, and they shall tie them on themselves with girdles of fine linen, and put them in the oracle of God.”
- Numbers 31:19 “And kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman who has known man intimately; but all the young girls who have not known man intimately spare for yourselves.”
1 Timothy 2:9-10 says, “Likewise also that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.”
Titus 2:5-6 says, “To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. To speak evil of no man.”
1 Peter 3:3-4 says, “Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair…but let it be the hidden man of the heart in that which is not corruptible…”
The Bible contains many references to pants and trousers. Some of these verses encourage the wearing of pants while others condemn the wearing of pants.
Here are a few examples:
1 Samuel 20:30 – And David arose out of his place, and gat him up upon a hill, and lifted up his voice, and called; and answered him; and said, Here am I.
2 Samuel 11:2 – And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; wherefore he sent and inquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, wife unto Uriah the Hittite?
Job 31:21 – If my land cry against me, or that the furrows likewise thereof complain; if I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have caused the owners thereof to lose their life:
Song of Solomon 7:8 – Keep my commandments, for all my desire is before thee. My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
In the Bible, there are no verses that specifically mention wearing trousers. However, there are some verses that can be used to support the view that wearing trousers is acceptable.
John 19:23-24
When Jesus was crucified He was dressed in a tunic and linen cloth (sindon). This was a common garment worn by men at the time. In John 19:23-24 we see that the soldiers cast lots for Jesus’ garments which they had stripped off after He died on the cross. They did not tear them off because they were made of linen cloth, but because they are pants or shorts.
Isaiah 3:16-24 – Women’s clothing (trousers) is highlighted as an example of what God despises in this passage. If women’s clothing was forbidden then men’s clothing must have been accepted.
1 Samuel 17:38 – David wears Saul’s armor when he defeats Goliath in single combat. This would not have been possible if he was wearing skirts or robes like many people believe David wore at this time; it would have hampered him greatly in his movements and fighting style.