Definition and Description:
Wimples are a type of head covering or veil that were traditionally worn by women in ancient times. The term "wimple" is often associated with a cloth that covers the neck and the sides of the face, extending over the shoulders. In historical contexts, wimples were part of the attire for women, serving both as a modest covering and as a protection against the elements.

Biblical References:
The term "wimple" is specifically mentioned in the Bible in Isaiah 3:22 , where it is listed among the adornments of the daughters of Zion: "the festive robes, the capes, the cloaks, and the purses." This passage is part of a larger section in Isaiah 3:16-26, where the prophet Isaiah describes the judgment that will come upon the haughty women of Zion, highlighting their luxurious and ostentatious attire.

Cultural and Historical Context:
In the ancient Near Eastern culture, head coverings were a common aspect of women's attire. They served various purposes, including modesty, social status, and religious expression. The use of wimples and similar garments can be traced back to several ancient civilizations, where they were often indicative of a woman's marital status or social standing.

Theological Significance:
From a theological perspective, the mention of wimples in Isaiah 3 is part of a broader critique of the pride and vanity that had infiltrated the society of Jerusalem. The prophet Isaiah uses the imagery of luxurious clothing and accessories to symbolize the spiritual decay and moral corruption of the people. The focus on external adornment is contrasted with the inner qualities that God values, such as humility and righteousness.

Application in Christian Thought:
In Christian thought, the discussion of wimples and similar adornments often leads to reflections on modesty and the importance of inner beauty over outward appearance. The New Testament echoes this sentiment in passages such as 1 Peter 3:3-4 , which advises women: "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight."

Conclusion:
While the specific use of wimples may not be prevalent in modern times, the principles derived from their mention in Scripture continue to inform Christian teachings on modesty, humility, and the prioritization of spiritual virtues over material or external displays.

Face to Face with Shams
... sewed pillows to all armholes,' and abounded in wimples and crisping pins; to see
deaconesses at once bold and mincing, to see them forward, intriguing ...
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The Preacher as a Patriot.
... of the legs and the headbands, the tablets and the earrings, the rings and nose
jewels, the changeable suits of apparel and the mantles and the wimples and the ...
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The Life and Death of Mr. Badman,
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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Wimples (1 Occurrence)
...Wimples (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 3:22 The changeable suits of apparel, and the
mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins, (KJV WBS). ...
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Wimple
... 5. (vt) To cause to appear as if laid in folds or plaits; to cause to ripple
or undulate; as, the wind wimples the surface of water. ...
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Win (27 Occurrences)

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Vail (44 Occurrences)
... (1.) Hebrews mitpahath (Ruth 3:15; marg., "sheet" or "apron;" RV, "mantle"). In
Isaiah 3:22 this word is plural, rendered "wimples;" RV, "shawls" ie, wraps. ...
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Veil (67 Occurrences)
... (1.) Hebrews mitpahath (Ruth 3:15; marg., "sheet" or "apron;" RV, "mantle"). In
Isaiah 3:22 this word is plural, rendered "wimples;" RV, "shawls" ie, wraps. ...
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Mantles (5 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Isaiah 3:22 The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and
the wimples, and the crisping pins, (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV). ...
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Pins (12 Occurrences)
... gold. (BBE). Isaiah 3:22 The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles,
and the wimples, and the crisping pins, (KJV WBS). Isaiah ...
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Crisping-pins (1 Occurrence)
... Crisping-pins (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 3:22 The changeable suits of apparel, and
the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping-pins, (WBS). ...
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Crisping (1 Occurrence)
... Crisping (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 3:22 The changeable suits of apparel, and the
mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins, (KJV WBS). ...
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Changeable (1 Occurrence)
... Changeable (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 3:22 The changeable suits of apparel, and the
mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins, (KJV WBS). ...
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