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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Seamless</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/s/seamless.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/john/19-23.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/seamless.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Seamless</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/s/sea-mew.htm" title="Sea-Mew">◄</a> Seamless <a href="/topical/s/seamonster.htm" title="Seamonster">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "seamless" is notably used in the context of the garment worn by Jesus Christ during His crucifixion, as described in the New Testament. This garment is mentioned in the Gospel of John, which provides a detailed account of the events surrounding the crucifixion.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>In <a href="/john/19-23.htm">John 19:23-24</a> , the soldiers who crucified Jesus are described as dividing His garments among themselves. However, they encounter His tunic, which is described as being "seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom." The passage reads:<br><br>"When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. Now the tunic was seamless, woven from top to bottom. So they said to one another, 'Let us not tear it, but instead let us cast lots to see who will get it.' This was to fulfill the Scripture: 'They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.' So this is what the soldiers did."<br><br><b>Symbolism and Interpretation:</b><br><br>The seamless nature of Jesus' tunic has been the subject of various interpretations and holds symbolic significance within Christian theology. The garment's seamlessness is often seen as a representation of the unity and perfection of Christ's ministry and His divine nature. Just as the tunic was woven in one piece, so too is Christ's message and mission seen as whole and undivided.<br><br>The decision of the soldiers to cast lots for the tunic, rather than tearing it, is seen as a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, specifically <a href="/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18</a>, which underscores the divine orchestration of events surrounding Jesus' death. This act of casting lots is viewed as a testament to the fulfillment of Scripture and the sovereignty of God in the unfolding of redemptive history.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>In the cultural context of the time, a seamless garment would have been considered a valuable item, as it required skill and effort to produce. The seamless tunic of Jesus, therefore, not only held practical value but also carried deeper theological implications. It is a reminder of the meticulous care and divine craftsmanship inherent in God's plan for salvation.<br><br><b>Theological Reflections:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the seamless garment can be seen as a metaphor for the Church, which is called to be united and whole, reflecting the unity of the body of Christ. The Church, as the body of believers, is encouraged to maintain this unity, as emphasized in <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3-6</a> : "Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."<br><br>In summary, the seamless garment of Jesus serves as a powerful symbol within Christian thought, representing the unity, perfection, and divine purpose of Christ's life and mission. It invites believers to reflect on the unity of the Church and the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>a.</I>) Without a seam.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">SEAM; SEAMLESS</span><p>sem, sem'-les: The coat or inner garment (chiton) of Jesus is described in <a href="/john/19-23.htm">John 19:23</a> as "without seam" (arrhaphos), i.e. woven in one piece.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/729.htm"><span class="l">729. arraphos -- without seam, of a single piece</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of a single piece. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: arraphos Phonetic<br> Spelling: (ar'-hhraf-os) Short Definition: not sewed, <b>seamless</b> Definition: not <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/729.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/690a.htm"><span class="l">690a. araphos -- unsewn, ie without seam</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 690, 690a. araphos. 690b . unsewn, ie without seam. Transliteration: araphos<br> Short Definition: <b>seamless</b>. Word Origin from a comp. of alpha (as a neg. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/690a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p><a href="/greek/3050.htm"><span class="l">3050. logikos -- reasonable, rational</span></a> <br><b>...</b> These produce a "<b>seamless</b>" life in which decision (action) can have , , even<br> in earthly "setbacks" or (cf. Mt 13:31,32,17:20 with Ro 8:18). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3050.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_death_of_pilate_who_condemned_jesus/the_death_of_pilate_who.htm"><span class="l">The Death of Pilate, who Condemned Jesus.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> brought to him. But Pilate brought down with him the <b>seamless</b> tunic of Jesus;<br> and he wore it on him in presence of the emperor. And as <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../unknown/the death of pilate who condemned jesus/the death of pilate who.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/on_the_pallium/elucidations.htm"><span class="l">Elucidations.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The <b>seamless</b> robe of Christ Himself belongs to Him only. Tertullian rarely acknowledges<br> his obligations to other Doctors; but Justin's example and St. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/on the pallium/elucidations.htm</font><p><a href="/library/dods/the_expositors_bible_the_gospel_of_st_john_vol_ii/xxi_the_crucifixion.htm"><span class="l">The Crucifixion.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> garments of Jesus among them, each of the four taking what he needed or<br> fancied"turban, shoes, girdle, or under-coat; while for the large <b>seamless</b> plaid <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../dods/the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol ii/xxi the crucifixion.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gordon/quiet_talks_on_service/the_parting_message.htm"><span class="l">The Parting Message.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Here under these trees every night that last week of the tragedy Jesus had slept<br> out in the open, with His <b>seamless</b> coat wrapped about Him. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/the parting message.htm</font><p><a href="/library/emmerich/the_dolorous_passion_of_our_lord_jesus_christ/chapter_xl_crucifixion_of_the.htm"><span class="l">Crucifixion of the Thieves.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Not being able to agree as to who was to be the possessor of the <b>seamless</b> robe woven<br> by his Mother, which could not be cut up and divided, they brought out a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the dolorous passion of our lord jesus christ/chapter xl crucifixion of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/jerome/the_principal_works_of_st_jerome/letter_xv_to_pope_damasus.htm"><span class="l">Letter xv. To Pope Damasus.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1. Since the East, shattered as it is by the long-standing feuds, subsisting between<br> its peoples, is bit by bit tearing into shreds the <b>seamless</b> vest of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter xv to pope damasus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_iii_the_epistle_of_alexander.htm"><span class="l">The Epistle of Alexander, Bishop of Alexandria to Alexander <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> the streets. Nay, they have had the audacity to rend the <b>seamless</b> garment<br> of Christ, which the soldiers dared not divide. "When <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iii the epistle of alexander.htm</font><p><a href="/library/jowett/my_daily_meditation_for_the_circling_year/september_the_fifth_faith_and.htm"><span class="l">September the Fifth Faith and Ridicule</span></a> <br><b>...</b> need. "The healing of His <b>seamless</b> dress Is by our beds of pain, We touch<br> Him in life's throng and press, And we are whole again.". <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/september the fifth faith and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lorenz/the_otterbein_hymnal/105_invitation_c_m_the_true.htm"><span class="l">Invitation. CM The True Test.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Galilee. 3 The healing of the <b>seamless</b> dress Is by our beds of pain; We touch<br> him in life's throng and press, And we are whole again. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/105 invitation c m the true.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/the_hymnal_of_the_protestant_episcopal_church_in_the_usa/visitation_404_immortal_love_for.htm"><span class="l">Immortal Love, for ever Full</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And faith has still its Olivet,. And love its Galilee. The healing of his <b>seamless</b><br> dress. Is by our beds of pain; We touch him in life's throng and press,. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../visitation 404 immortal love for.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/seamless.htm"><span class="l"><b>Seamless</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Without a seam. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.<br> SEAM; <b>SEAMLESS</b>. <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Seamless</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/seamless.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sea-mew.htm"><span class="l">Sea-mew (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Sea-mew. Seamew, Sea-mew. <b>Seamless</b> . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia<br> SEA-MEW. se <b>...</b> ASV). Seamew, Sea-mew. <b>Seamless</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sea-mew.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bonnet.htm"><span class="l">Bonnet (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) A headdress for men and boys; a cap. 2. (n.) A soft, elastic, very durable<br> cap, made of thick, <b>seamless</b> woolen stuff, and worn by men in Scotland. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bonnet.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/body-coat.htm"><span class="l">Body-coat (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> when they had crucified Jesus, took his clothes, and made four parts, to each soldier<br> a part, and the body-coat; but the body-coat was <b>seamless</b>, woven through <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/body-coat.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/crucify.htm"><span class="l">Crucify (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> therefore, when they did crucify Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts,<br> to each soldier a part, also the coat, and the coat was <b>seamless</b>, from the top <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/crucify.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/seam.htm"><span class="l">Seam (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> SEAM; <b>SEAMLESS</b>. sem, sem'-les: The coat or inner garment (chiton) of Jesus is described<br> in John 19:23 as "without seam" (arrhaphos), ie woven in one piece. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/seam.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/seamonster.htm"><span class="l">Seamonster</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/seamonster.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/outer.htm"><span class="l">Outer (98 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> therefore, when they did crucify Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts,<br> to each soldier a part, also the coat, and the coat was <b>seamless</b>, from the top <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/outer.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/birds.htm"><span class="l">Birds (125 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The skull of a young bird is made up of parts, as is that of man or animal; but<br> with age these parts join so evenly that they appear in a <b>seamless</b> formation. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/birds.htm - 62k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/clothes.htm"><span class="l">Clothes (208 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> when they had crucified Jesus, took his clothes, and made four parts, to each soldier<br> a part, and the body-coat; but the body-coat was <b>seamless</b>, woven through <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/clothes.htm - 37k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/seamless.htm">Seamless: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</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">Seamless (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/19-23.htm">John 19:23</a></span><br />The soldiers therefore, when they had crucified Jesus, took his clothes, and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and the body-coat; but the body-coat was <span class="boldtext">seamless</span>, woven through the whole from the top.<br /><span class="source">(DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/seamless.htm">Seamless</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sea-monster.htm">Sea-monster (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/seamless.htm">Seamless (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/serpent.htm">Serpent (40 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dragon.htm">Dragon (20 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/sea-mew.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Sea-Mew"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Sea-Mew" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/seamonster.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Seamonster"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Seamonster" /></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'; 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