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16 Bible Verses About Exposing Your Body

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  • Genesis 2:25 describes the first man and woman as naked and not ashamed, and Genesis 3:21 says God made them garments of skins after they sinned.
  • Exodus 20:26 forbids steps up to the altar so that the worshipper’s nakedness is not exposed, and Exodus 28:42 gives the priests linen undergarments.
  • 1 Timothy 2:9-10 and 1 Peter 3:3-4 contrast braided hair, gold and costly clothing with modesty, good works and “the hidden person of the heart.”
  • 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 calls the body a temple of the Holy Spirit and ends “So glorify God in your body.”
  • Matthew 5:28 places adultery in the look “with lustful intent,” and Job 31:1 records Job’s covenant with his eyes.

The Bible speaks about exposing the body through accounts of nakedness and covering, instructions on dress, and the teaching that the body belongs to God. Genesis moves from nakedness without shame (Genesis 2:25) to garments God makes (Genesis 3:21). Exodus 20:26 forbids steps up to the altar so that a worshipper’s nakedness is not exposed on it. In the New Testament, 1 Timothy 2:9-10 and 1 Peter 3:3-4 speak about clothing and adornment, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 calls the body “a…

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Scripture quotations are from the English Standard Version.

English Standard Version footnote to 1 Thessalonians 4:4: “Or how to take a wife for himself; Greek how to possess his own vessel.” biblegateway.com

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