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They were typically outer garments worn over tunics, providing warmth and protection from the elements. Cloaks are mentioned numerous times throughout the Bible, often carrying deeper spiritual and cultural significance.<br><br><b>Old Testament References</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, cloaks were commonly used and held various symbolic meanings. For instance, in <a href="/exodus/22-26.htm">Exodus 22:26-27</a>, the cloak is mentioned in the context of collateral for a loan: "If you take your neighbor’s cloak as collateral, return it to him by sunset, because his cloak is the only covering he has for his body. What else will he sleep in?" . This passage highlights the cloak's importance as a basic necessity for warmth and protection.<br><br>The cloak also appears in the account of Elijah and Elisha. In <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19</a>, Elijah places his cloak on Elisha, symbolizing the transfer of prophetic authority: "So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak around him" . This act signified Elisha's calling to follow Elijah and eventually succeed him as a prophet.<br><br><b>New Testament References</b><br><br>In the New Testament, cloaks continue to hold significance. In the Gospels, cloaks are often mentioned in the context of Jesus' ministry. For example, in <a href="/matthew/5-40.htm">Matthew 5:40</a>, Jesus teaches about non-retaliation and generosity: "If someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well" . Here, the cloak represents a willingness to go beyond what is required, embodying the spirit of selflessness and love.<br><br>Cloaks also appear in the account of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. In <a href="/matthew/21-7.htm">Matthew 21:7-8</a>, the crowd spreads their cloaks on the road as a sign of honor and respect: "They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road" . This act symbolized the recognition of Jesus as the Messiah and King.<br><br><b>Cultural and Symbolic Significance</b><br><br>Cloaks in biblical times were often made of wool or linen and varied in quality and style, reflecting the wearer's social status. They were multifunctional, serving as blankets at night and protection during travel. The act of tearing one's cloak was a common expression of grief or repentance, as seen in the account of Job: "Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped" (<a href="/job/1-20.htm">Job 1:20</a>).<br><br>In a spiritual sense, cloaks can symbolize righteousness and divine protection. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> speaks of being clothed with garments of salvation: "I will rejoice greatly in the LORD; my soul will exult in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness" . This imagery conveys the idea of being covered and protected by God's grace and righteousness.<br><br>Overall, cloaks in the Bible serve as more than just physical garments; they are rich in symbolism, representing authority, protection, and the transformative power of God's calling and righteousness.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2440.htm"><span class="l">2440. himation -- an outer garment, a cloak, robe</span></a> <br><b>...</b> form of heima (a garment) Definition an outer garment, a cloak, robe NASB Word Usage<br> cloak (8), <b>cloaks</b> (1), clothes (1), clothing (2), coat (4), coats (8 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2440.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4304.htm"><span class="l">4304. mitpachath -- a cloak</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from taphach Definition a cloak NASB Word Usage cloak (1), <b>cloaks</b> (1).<br> vail, wimple. From taphach; a wide cloak (for a woman) -- vail, wimple. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4304.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/tertullian/on_prayer/chapter_xv_of_putting_off_cloaks.htm"><span class="l">Of Putting Off <b>Cloaks</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XV."Of Putting Off <b>Cloaks</b>. But since we have touched on one special<br> point of empty observance, [8851] it will not be irksome <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/on prayer/chapter xv of putting off cloaks.htm</font><p><a href="/library/emmerich/the_life_of_the_blessed_virgin_mary/xv_personal_notes_relics_nearby.htm"><span class="l">Personal Notes: Relics Nearby that the Three Kings had Given to <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> A piece of the cloth that covered the little table on which the kings laid their<br> presents and a piece of one of their <b>cloaks</b> are among my own relics.' [138 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the life of the blessed virgin mary/xv personal notes relics nearby.htm</font><p><a href="/library/borrow/letters_of_george_borrow/to_the_rev_a_brandram_30.htm"><span class="l">To the Rev. A. Brandram</span></a> <br><b>...</b> They were all muffled in the long <b>cloaks</b> of Spain, but I instantly knew<br> by their demeanour that they were caballeros, or gentlemen. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev a brandram 30.htm</font><p><a href="/library/borrow/letters_of_george_borrow/to_the_rev_a_brandram_14.htm"><span class="l">To the Rev. A. Brandram</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of the blessed Gospel. Suddenly two men wrapped in long <b>cloaks</b> came down<br> the narrow and almost deserted street. They were about <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev a brandram 14.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sherman/the_childrens_bible/the_test_by_fire.htm"><span class="l">The Test by Fire</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Then these men were bound in their <b>cloaks</b>, their tunics, their robes, and their<br> other garments, and were thrown into the burning, fiery furnace. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/the test by fire.htm</font><p><a href="/library/mcgarvey/the_four-fold_gospel/cv_jesus_triumphal_entry_into.htm"><span class="l">Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 7 And they bring { ^a brought} the ass, and the colt, { ^c him} ^b unto Jesus,<br> ^a and put on them their garments [The garments were the loose <b>cloaks</b> worn over <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cv jesus triumphal entry into.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bacon/a_history_of_american_christianity/chapter_v_the_puritan_beginnings.htm"><span class="l">The Puritan Beginnings of the Church in virginia ---Its Decline <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> General and the Admiral and the Vice-Admiral and the Master of the Horse, together<br> with the body-guard of fifty halberdiers in fair red <b>cloaks</b>, commanded by <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bacon/a history of american christianity/chapter v the puritan beginnings.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/children_of_the_old_testament/the_story_of_benjamin.htm"><span class="l">The Story of Benjamin.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Taking off their sandals and <b>cloaks</b> at the steps, the ten Hebrew shepherds<br> went between the pillars at the door and stood waiting. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/children of the old testament/the story of benjamin.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/children_of_the_old_testament/david_the_shepherd_youth.htm"><span class="l">David the Shepherd Youth.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> raised his hands to heaven the flames leapt up and burned the flesh; and all the<br> time the men of the village stood round him in their rough <b>cloaks</b> and striped <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/children of the old testament/david the shepherd youth.htm</font><p><a href="/library/dods/the_expositors_bible_the_gospel_of_st_john_vol_ii/ii_the_entry_into_jerusalem.htm"><span class="l">The Entry into Jerusalem.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Others unwrapped their loose <b>cloaks</b> from their shoulders and spread them along the<br> rough path to form a carpet as He approached"a custom which is still, it <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ii the entry into jerusalem.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/cloaks.htm"><span class="l"><b>Cloaks</b> (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Cloaks</b> (13 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Luke 19:35 They brought it to<br> Jesus. They threw their <b>cloaks</b> on the colt, and set Jesus on them. (WEB NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cloaks.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/coats.htm"><span class="l">Coats (29 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Luke 19:35 They brought it to Jesus. They threw their <b>cloaks</b> on the colt, and set<br> Jesus on them. <b>...</b> Luke 19:36 As he went, they spread their <b>cloaks</b> in the way. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/coats.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/threw.htm"><span class="l">Threw (133 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> He was a Samaritan. (WEY NIV). Luke 19:35 They brought it to Jesus. They threw their<br><b>cloaks</b> on the colt, and set Jesus on them. (WEB ASV NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/threw.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/clod.htm"><span class="l">Clod (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/clod.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kinds.htm"><span class="l">Kinds (110 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> On his arrival they took him upstairs, and the widow women all came and stood by<br> his side, weeping and showing him the underclothing and <b>cloaks</b> and garments of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kinds.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/upstairs.htm"><span class="l">Upstairs (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> On his arrival they took him upstairs, and the widow women all came and stood by<br> his side, weeping and showing him the underclothing and <b>cloaks</b> and garments of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/upstairs.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/underclothing.htm"><span class="l">Underclothing (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> On his arrival they took him upstairs, and the widow women all came and stood by<br> his side, weeping and showing him the underclothing and <b>cloaks</b> and garments of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/underclothing.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/guarding.htm"><span class="l">Guarding (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Acts 22:20 When the blood of Stephen, your witness, was shed, I also was standing<br> by, and consenting to his death, and guarding the <b>cloaks</b> of those who killed <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/guarding.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/waved.htm"><span class="l">Waved (29 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Waved (29 Occurrences). Acts 22:23 As they cried out,<br> and threw off their <b>cloaks</b>, and threw dust into the air, (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/waved.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tossing.htm"><span class="l">Tossing (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the waves; (See NIV). Acts 22:23 As they cried out, and threw off their <b>cloaks</b>,<br> and threw dust into the air, (See NAS). Job 7:4 When <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tossing.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/triumphal-entry.html">What is the significance of the triumphal/triumphant entry? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Palm-Sunday.html">What is Palm Sunday? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/sleep-paralysis.html">Is sleep paralysis the result of spiritual attack? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Cloaks (13 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/21-7.htm">Matthew 21:7</a></span><br />And got the ass and the young one, and put their clothing on them, and he took his seat on it.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/21-8.htm">Matthew 21:8</a></span><br />And all the people put their clothing down in the way; and others got branches from the trees, and put them down in the way.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/11-7.htm">Mark 11:7</a></span><br />And they took the young ass to Jesus, and put their clothing on him, and he got on his back.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/11-8.htm">Mark 11:8</a></span><br />And a great number put down their clothing in the way; and others put down branches which they had taken from the fields. <br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/19-35.htm">Luke 19:35</a></span><br />They brought it to Jesus. They threw their <span class="boldtext">cloaks</span> on the colt, and set Jesus on them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/19-36.htm">Luke 19:36</a></span><br />As he went, they spread their <span class="boldtext">cloaks</span> in the way.<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Acts 9:39</a></span><br />So Peter rose and went with them. On his arrival they took him upstairs, and the widow women all came and stood by his side, weeping and showing him the underclothing and <span class="boldtext">cloaks</span> and garments of all kinds which Dorcas used to make while she was still with them.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/22-20.htm">Acts 22:20</a></span><br />When the blood of Stephen, your witness, was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting to his death, and guarding the <span class="boldtext">cloaks</span> of those who killed him.'<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/22-23.htm">Acts 22:23</a></span><br />As they cried out, and threw off their <span class="boldtext">cloaks</span>, and threw dust into the air,<br /><span class="source">(WEB NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a></span><br />Then they hurried, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew the trumpet, saying, "Jehu is king."<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/3-22.htm">Isaiah 3:22</a></span><br />the fine robes, the capes, the <span class="boldtext">cloaks</span>, the purses,<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-21.htm">Daniel 3:21</a></span><br />Then these men were bound in their hosen, their tunics, and their <span class="boldtext">cloaks</span>, and their garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. <br /><span class="source">(DBY JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/3-27.htm">Daniel 3:27</a></span><br />And the satraps, the deputies, and the governors, and the king's counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, that the fire had no power upon their bodies, nor was the hair of their head singed, neither were their hosen changed, nor had the smell of fire passed on them. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/cloaks.htm">Cloaks</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/clods.htm">Clods (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cloaks.htm">Cloaks (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/earnest.htm">Earnest (33 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shrivelled.htm">Shrivelled (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/argob.htm">Argob (6 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/c/cloak--paul's,_left_at_troas.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Cloak: Paul's, Left at Troas"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Cloak: Paul's, Left at Troas" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/c/cloaks_and_branches.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Cloaks and Branches"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Cloaks and Branches" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>