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The term "gown" as understood in contemporary language does not appear explicitly in the Bible; however, garments akin to gowns are referenced throughout Scripture, often described as robes, tunics, or mantles. These garments were typically long, flowing, and worn by both men and women, serving various purposes from daily wear to ceremonial attire.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, garments resembling gowns were common among the Israelites and surrounding cultures. The Hebrew word "me'il" is often translated as "robe" or "mantle" and can be considered similar to a gown. For instance, the high priest wore a robe as part of his sacred vestments (<a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">Exodus 28:31-35</a>). This robe was made of blue cloth and adorned with pomegranates and bells, signifying its ceremonial importance.<br><br>Prophets and leaders also wore distinctive robes. Samuel's mother, Hannah, made him a little robe each year (<a href="/1_samuel/2-19.htm">1 Samuel 2:19</a>), indicating the robe's role in religious service and dedication. Elijah's mantle, which he passed on to Elisha, symbolized the transfer of prophetic authority (<a href="/2_kings/2-13.htm">2 Kings 2:13-14</a>).<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>In the New Testament, garments similar to gowns are mentioned in various contexts. The Greek word "himation" is often translated as "robe" or "cloak." Jesus criticized the Pharisees for their ostentatious display of long robes, which they wore to gain public admiration (<a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Luke 20:46</a>: "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and love greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets").<br><br>The parable of the prodigal son also highlights the significance of a robe as a symbol of honor and restoration. Upon the son's return, the father commands his servants to bring out the best robe and put it on him (<a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a>), signifying forgiveness and acceptance.<br><br><b>Symbolism and Spiritual Significance</b><br><br>Throughout the Bible, garments akin to gowns carry deep symbolic meanings. They often represent righteousness, authority, and divine favor. In <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a>, the prophet rejoices in the Lord, saying, "For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness." This imagery underscores the spiritual transformation and covering provided by God.<br><br>In Revelation, the imagery of white robes is prevalent, symbolizing purity and victory. The saints are described as wearing white robes, having washed them in the blood of the Lamb (<a href="/revelation/7-14.htm">Revelation 7:14</a>). This signifies their redemption and sanctification through Christ.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Insights</b><br><br>The construction and style of gowns or robes in biblical times varied based on social status, occasion, and climate. Wealthier individuals and those in positions of authority often wore more elaborate and finely crafted garments. The materials used ranged from simple wool or linen to more luxurious fabrics like silk and fine linen, often dyed in vibrant colors.<br><br>In summary, while the specific term "gown" is not used in the Bible, garments resembling gowns played a significant role in biblical narratives, symbolizing authority, religious devotion, and spiritual truths. These garments, whether worn by priests, prophets, or ordinary people, were integral to the cultural and religious life of the biblical world.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A loose, flowing upper garment<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) The ordinary outer dress of a woman; as, a calico or silk gown.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) The official robe of certain professional men and scholars, as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.; hence, the dress of peace; the dress of civil officers, in distinction from military.<p>4. (<I>n.</I>) A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.<p>5. (<I>n.</I>) Any sort of dress or garb.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4749.htm"><span class="l">4749. stole -- equipment, apparel</span></a> <br><b>...</b> long robe. From stello; equipment, ie (specially), a "stole" or long-fitting <b>gown</b><br> (as a mark of dignity) -- long clothing (garment), (long) robe. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4749.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/6361.htm"><span class="l">6361. petash -- (a garment) perhaps leggings</span></a><br><b>...</b> hose. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to that of pattiysh; a <b>gown</b> (as if hammered<br> out wide) -- hose. see HEBREW pattiysh. 6360, 6361. petash. 6362 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6361.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_the_pallium/chapter_v_virtues_of_the_mantle.htm"><span class="l">Virtues of the Mantle. It Pleads in Its Own Defence.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It Pleads in Its Own Defence. "Still," say you, "must we thus change from<br> <b>gown</b> [61] to Mantle?" Why, what if from diadem and sceptre? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/on the pallium/chapter v virtues of the mantle.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/on_the_pallium/elucidations.htm"><span class="l">Elucidations.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He thus identifies the pallium with the <b>gown</b> of Justin Martyr; [75] nor can there<br> be any reasonable doubt that the pallium of the West was the counterpart of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/on the pallium/elucidations.htm</font><p><a href="/library/macdonald/at_the_back_of_the_north_wind/chapter_2_when_diamond_got.htm"><span class="l">When Diamond Got Round the Corner of the Hay...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> same moment there was horse Diamond's great head poked out of his box on to the<br> ladder, for he knew boy Diamond although he was in his night-<b>gown</b>, and wanted <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 2 when diamond got.htm</font><p><a href="/library/finney/lectures_on_revivals_of_religion/lecture_xiv_measures_to_promote.htm"><span class="l">Measures to Promote Revivals.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And then he must wear a <b>gown</b>. <b>...</b> Now, how came people to suppose a minister<br> must have a <b>gown</b> or a wig, in order to preach with effect? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../finney/lectures on revivals of religion/lecture xiv measures to promote.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/on_the_pallium/chapter_i_time_changes_nations_dressesand.htm"><span class="l">Time Changes Nations' Dresses --And Fortunes.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Taurus reared your ramparts, and Sentius Saturninus pronounced the solemn form of<br> your inauguration,"while concord lends her aid, the <b>gown</b> is offered. Well! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/on the pallium/chapter i time changes nations dressesand.htm</font><p><a href="/library/orr/food_for_the_lambs_or_helps_for_young_christians/on_dress.htm"><span class="l">On Dress.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Have you nothing to cover you but that thin <b>gown</b>?" She said, "Sir, this is all I<br> have." I put my hand in my pocket, but found no money left, having just paid <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../orr/food for the lambs or helps for young christians/on dress.htm</font><p><a href="/library/justin/the_first_apology_of_justin/introductory_note_to_the_writings.htm"><span class="l">Introductory Note to the Writings of Justin Martyr</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Justin cannot be refuted by a sneer. He wore his philosopher's <b>gown</b> after his<br> conversion, as a token that he had attained the only true philosophy. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../justin/the first apology of justin/introductory note to the writings.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/historical_lectures_and_essays/george_buchanan_scholar.htm"><span class="l">George Buchanan, Scholar</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and Muretus, and their friend Andrea Govea, Ronsard, the French court poet, said<br> that they had nothing of the pedagogue about them but the <b>gown</b> and cap. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kingsley/historical lectures and essays/george buchanan scholar.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cotton/the_keyes_of_the_kingdom_of_heaven_and_power_thereof/chap_vi_of_the_power.htm"><span class="l">Of the Power and Authoritie Given to Synods.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Suppose the Church of Corinth (or any other Church or Synod) should enjoyn<br> their Ministers to preach in a <b>gown</b>. A <b>gown</b> is a decent <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the keyes of the kingdom of heaven and power thereof/chap vi of the power.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/historical_lectures_and_essays/rondelet_7_the_huguenot_naturalist.htm"><span class="l">Rondelet, {7} the Huguenot Naturalist {8}</span></a> <br><b>...</b> two years old, and a distinguished savant; so they excused him his three years'<br> undergraduate's career, and invested him at once with the red <b>gown</b> of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kingsley/historical lectures and essays/rondelet 7 the huguenot naturalist.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/g/gown.htm"><span class="l"><b>Gown</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) The ordinary outer dress of a woman; as, a calico or silk <b>gown</b>. <b>...</b> 4. (n.)<br> A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing <b>gown</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gown.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/frock.htm"><span class="l">Frock</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (n.) A loose outer garment; especially, a <b>gown</b> forming a part of European modern<br> costume for women and children; also, a coarse shirt like garment worn by <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/frock.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/goyim.htm"><span class="l">Goyim (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/goyim.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/governorship.htm"><span class="l">Governorship (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/governorship.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/garment.htm"><span class="l">Garment (143 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Any article of clothing, as a coat, a <b>gown</b>,<br> etc. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BABYLONISH GARMENT. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/garment.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/train.htm"><span class="l">Train (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 12. (v.) That part of a <b>gown</b> which trails behind the wearer. 13. (n.) The after<br> part of a gun carriage; the trail. 14. (n.) The tail of a bird. 15. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/train.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/presentable.htm"><span class="l">Presentable (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> hence, fitted to be introduced to another, or to go into society; as, ideas that<br> are presentable in simple language; she is not presentable in such a <b>gown</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/presentable.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pluck.htm"><span class="l">Pluck (41 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (vt) To reject at an examination for degrees. 5. (vi) To make a motion of pulling<br> or twitching; -- usually with at; as, to pluck at one's <b>gown</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pluck.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bedstead.htm"><span class="l">Bedstead (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> For the very poor of the East, in ancient times as now, the "bed" was and is, as<br> a rule, the bare ground; and the bedclothes, the <b>gown</b>, simlah, or "outer <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bedstead.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bed.htm"><span class="l">Bed (142 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> For the very poor of the East, in ancient times as now, the "bed" was and is, as<br> a rule, the bare ground; and the bedclothes, the <b>gown</b>, simlah, or "outer <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bed.htm - 52k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-wedding.html">How should a Christian wedding be different from a non-Christian wedding? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/gown.htm">Gown: 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">Gown (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">Psalms 45:13</a></span><br />The princess inside is all glorious. 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