Definition and Usage:
The term "clothest" is an archaic form of the verb "clothe," which means to dress or cover with clothing. In the context of the Bible, clothing often carries symbolic meanings, representing spiritual truths, righteousness, or status.

Biblical References:
The concept of clothing is prevalent throughout the Bible, both in literal and metaphorical senses. Clothing is often used to signify one's status, identity, or spiritual condition.

1. Genesis 3:21 · "The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them."
This verse highlights the first instance of God providing clothing for humanity, symbolizing His care and provision even after the fall of man.

2. Isaiah 61:10 · "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..."
Here, clothing is used metaphorically to describe salvation and righteousness, indicating a transformation and covering provided by God.

3. Matthew 6:28-30 · "And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?"
Jesus uses the imagery of clothing to teach about God's provision and to encourage trust in Him rather than anxiety over material needs.

4. Revelation 19:8 · "She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure. For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints."
In this apocalyptic vision, clothing symbolizes the righteous deeds of the saints, reflecting their purity and readiness for the marriage of the Lamb.

Symbolism and Themes:
· Righteousness and Salvation: Clothing often symbolizes righteousness and salvation, as seen in Isaiah 61:10 and Revelation 19:8. The act of being clothed by God signifies being covered by His grace and righteousness.
· Provision and Care: God's provision of clothing, as in Genesis 3:21 and Matthew 6:28-30, underscores His care for His creation and His ability to meet their needs.
· Identity and Transformation: Clothing can also represent a change in identity or status, such as the prodigal son being clothed in the best robe upon his return (Luke 15:22), symbolizing restoration and acceptance.

Cultural and Historical Context:
In biblical times, clothing was an important aspect of daily life, often indicating one's social status, occupation, or religious role. Priestly garments, for example, were detailed and specific, signifying the holiness and set-apart nature of the priesthood (Exodus 28).

Theological Implications:
The imagery of clothing in the Bible serves as a powerful metaphor for the believer's relationship with God. It emphasizes themes of divine provision, spiritual transformation, and the covering of sin through Christ's righteousness. The believer is called to "put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness" (Ephesians 4:24), highlighting the transformative power of faith in Christ.

MAY MIRACLES
... Gentle May, thou showerest fairly. Gifts afar and near; Clothest all the woods so
rarely. And the meadows here: O'er the heath new colours glow; ...
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It is Proved by the Witness of Scripture that all Duty is Either " ...
... If thou clothe the naked, thou clothest thyself with righteousness; if thou bring
the stranger under thy roof, if thou support the needy, he procures for thee ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xi it is proved.htm

LM *J. Wesley. Thy Will be done on Earth as in Heaven.
... 2 Father, 'tis Thine each day to yield Thy children's wants a fresh supply; Thou
clothest the lilies of the field, And hearest the young ravens cry. ...
/.../various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/599 l m j wesley.htm

1 John iv. 16-Dec
... thou hadst none to give to. Thou clothest the naked: oh that all were clothed,
and this need existed not! Thou buriest the dead: oh ...
/.../ten homilies on the epistle of john to the parthians/homily viii 1 john iv.htm

The Poet.
... Thou destined to ruin,(?)(60) What doest thou now That thou deck'st thee in deckings
of gold And clothest in scarlet,(61) And with stibium widenest thine eyes? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/lecture ii the poet.htm

Treatise iii. On the Lapsed.
... Although thou clothest thyself in foreign garments and silken robes, thou art naked;
although thou adornest thyself to excess both in pearls, and gems, and gold ...
/.../cyprian/the treatises of cyprian/treatise iii on the lapsed.htm

The Holy City; Or, the New Jerusalem:
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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part i
My Life in Christ. <. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/calvin/my life in christ/part i.htm

Clothest (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Clothest (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah 4:30 And when
thou art spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest...
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Clotheth (7 Occurrences)

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Rentest (1 Occurrence)
... Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments
of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make ...
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Rendest (1 Occurrence)
... Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments
of gold, though thou rendest thine eyes with paint, in vain dost thou make ...
/r/rendest.htm - 6k

Enlargest (4 Occurrences)
... Though thou clothest thyself with scarlet, though thou deckest thee with ornaments
of gold, though thou enlargest thine eyes with paint, in vain dost thou make ...
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Deckest (1 Occurrence)
... Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments
of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make ...
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Decorate (5 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 4:30 And thou, that art spoiled, what doest thou, that thou clothest thyself
with scarlet, that thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, that thou ...
/d/decorate.htm - 8k

Painting (5 Occurrences)
... Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments
of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make ...
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Crimson (10 Occurrences)
... Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments
of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make ...
/c/crimson.htm - 10k

Doest (53 Occurrences)
... Though thou clothest thyself with scarlet, though thou deckest thee with ornaments
of gold, though thou enlargest thine eyes with paint, in vain dost thou make ...
/d/doest.htm - 22k

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