A long robe with sleeves often worn by young men and women as a basic garment. The exact meaning of this Hebrew phrase is uncertain.
About Tunic
The tunic was a long, close-fitting garment worn next to the skin under the outer cloak or coat. It was usually made of wool but could also be of other materials, such as linen. It often had sleeves. It was a simple garment, made of two equal halves, front and back, sewn together with holes left for the head and arms (see also Tunic, shirt).
Key References
Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons, because Joseph had been born to him in his old age; so he made him a robe of many colors.
So Amnon’s attendant threw her out and bolted the door behind her. Now Tamar was wearing a robe of many colors, because this is what the king’s virgin daughters wore.
All Scripture References (24)
Genesis (6)
And the LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife, and He clothed them.
Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons, because Joseph had been born to him in his old age; so he made him a robe of many colors.
So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the robe of many colors he was wearing—
Then they took Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a young goat, and dipped the robe in its blood.
They sent the robe of many colors to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son’s robe or not.”
His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!”
Judges (2)
“Let me tell you a riddle,” Samson said to them. “If you can solve it for me within the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes.
But if you cannot solve it, you must give me thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes.” “Tell us your riddle,” they replied. “Let us hear it.”
2 Samuel (3)
So Amnon’s attendant threw her out and bolted the door behind her. Now Tamar was wearing a robe of many colors, because this is what the king’s virgin daughters wore.
And Tamar put ashes on her head and tore her robe. And putting her hand on her head, she went away crying aloud.
When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head.
Job (1)
With great force He grasps my garment; He seizes me by the collar of my tunic.
Proverbs (1)
She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchants.
Song of Solomon (1)
I have taken off my robe—must I put it back on? I have washed my feet—must I soil them again?
Isaiah (2)
and their mirrors, linen garments, tiaras, and shawls.
I will clothe him with your robe and tie your sash around him. I will put your authority in his hand, and he will be a father to the dwellers of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah.
Matthew (2)
if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well;
Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.
Mark (1)
and to wear sandals, but not a second tunic.
Luke (3)
John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none, and whoever has food should do the same.”
If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well.
“Take nothing for the journey,” He told them, “no staff, no bag, no bread, no money, no second tunic.
John (1)
When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom.
Acts (1)
So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.