Encyclopedia entry
Breeches
(Ex. 28:42), rather linen drawers, reaching from the waist to a little above the knee, worn by the priests (Ezek. 44:17, 18).
In the Bible
5
Verses where Breeches is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Exodus 28:42
Make linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh, extending from waist to thigh.
- Exodus 39:28
as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen,
- Ezekiel 44:18
They are to wear linen turbans on their heads and linen undergarments around their waists. They must not wear anything that makes them perspire.
- Leviticus 6:10
And the priest shall put on his linen robe and linen undergarments, and he shall remove from the altar the ashes of the burnt offering that the fire has consumed and place them beside it.
- Leviticus 16:4
He is to wear the sacred linen tunic, with linen undergarments. He must tie a linen sash around him and put on the linen turban. These are holy garments, and he must bathe himself with water before he wears them.
Scripture on Breeches
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Entries that reference Breeches
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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.