What are Lawful Garments?

Clean garments are identified by what is according to the law. Garments or apparel contrary to the law are unlawful. Unlawful apparel includes clothing made of wool and linen woven together.

Edification on Fringes

According to Ahayah, we are to wear fringes with at least one thread of blue in each fringe.

Numbers 15:38

Speak unto the children of Israel,……. that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue:

The amount of fringes required by Ahayah depends on the type of garment being worn, whether clothing with four quarters at the ends or no quarters at the ends of the garment:

If your clothing has four quarters(corners) at the ends of the garment, fringes are required for the four quarters of the garment totaling four fringes in the corners of the garment to fulfill the law:

Deuteronomy 22:12

Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four quarters of thy vesture, wherewith thou coverest thyself.

Examples of 4 quartered vesture:

2. On the other hand, if you have a garment that has no quarters of its borders, then just put fringes (at least two) in the borders of the garment to fulfill the law:

Numbers 15:38

Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue:

Examples of quarter-less borders on a garment:

It is not a requirement that the whole border of the garment be fringed to fulfill the law. One just has to put fringes (at least two) in the borders of the garment with a thread of blue in each fringe to fulfill the law.

Where Fringes must be placed on Garments

According to Numbers 15:38, fringes must be placed in the "borders"H3671 of your garments, meaning the bottom edge at the ends of your garment:

Definition:

H3671 (Strong)

כנף

From H3670; an edge or extremity; specifically.. (of a garment or bed clothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, : - + bird, border, corner, end, , X quarters, skirt, uttermost part, wing ([-ed]).

extremity:

1 the farthest or outermost point or section; termination

2 the greatest or most intense degree

Uttermost Part:

1 most remote or outermost; farthest:

The Ribband of Blue Understanding

The word for blue is different than the word for purple in the scriptures. The word for "purple " is the word ארגמן H173 in the scriptures. The word תכלת H8504 means "blue" as it says in the scriptures.

Numbers 15:38

Exodus 25:4

And blue H8504, and purple H713, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats

Definition:
H8504
Original: תכלת
Strong's Definition: Probably for H7827; the cerulean mussel, that is, the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith: - blue

In simplicity, the definitions shows the word for purple is not the same word as the word for blue in the scriptures nor in the Hebrew language. The word תכלת H8504 is describing "the cerulean mussel," and if you Google what it looks like, the mussel is in different kinds (shades) of blue. It ranges from dark blue, light blue, and up to a dark violet color, which contains blue and red of a mixed shade. The color violet is actually made with blue. The dark blue colors are very close to dark violet colors. The color "indigo" is a good example of how blue and violet are so close together. Also the color "Cerulean" is blue:

https://www.google.com/search?q=cerulean+mussel&prmd=imvn&sxsrf=ACYBGNS0VaaIWxkbrCkPbzivI_Ef2xgqFg:1571641406905&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjhhJe-5KzlAhUKWBoKHRuHC0UQ_AUoAXoECBAQAQ&biw=412&bih=652&dpr=2.63#imgrc=cTkP4kSXomCZLM

The fact that the definition has "violet" and "blue" just shows that fringes can range in different colors of blue through reddish-blue making violet. We just have to be sure we have some kind of blue/reddish-blue (Violet shade) thread in our fringes. At least one thread has to be a blue. If you want to wear "cerulean blue" it is righteous. If you want to wear another kind of blue in the spectrum of blue or violet, it is still blue like the law commands so it is righteous. You are not breaking the law once you have on at least one thread (ribband H6616) of blue in the fringe to fulfill the righteousness of the law.

Unlawful Images

We are not to make the likenesses of any creatures nor put them upon our clothing.

Exo 20:4

Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:

Definition:

H8544
From H4327; something portioned (that is, fashioned) out, as a shape, that is, (indefinitely) phantom, or (specifically) embodiment, or (figuratively) manifestation (of favor): - image, likeness, similitude.

It is a custom of the nations to make the likenesses of creatures upon their clothing, being led by idols to do so;

Jasher 74:14

And king Azdrubal had a very beautiful daughter, whose name was Ushpezena, and all the men of Africa embroidered her likeness on their garments, on account of her great beauty and comely appearance.

Wisdom of Solomon 15:5-6

The sight whereof enticeth fools to lust after it, and so they desire the form of a dead image, that hath no breath. 6 Both they that make them, they that desire them, and they that worship them, are lovers of evil things...

Wisdom of Solomon 14:27

For the worshipping of idols not to be named is the beginning, the cause, and the end, of all evil.

To keep ourselves from idols and their works, Alahayim doesn't want us to do such things:

1 John 5:21

Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

Jer 10:1-3

Hear ye the word which Ahayah speaketh unto you, O house of Israel: 2 Thus saith Ahayah, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. 3 For the customs of the people are vain:....

On the other hand for believers, it is not lawful to paint images of any creatures.

4Ma 17:7

And had it been lawful for us to paint, as some artist, the tale of thy piety, would not the spectators have shuddered at the mother of seven sons suffering for righteousness' sake multitudinous tortures even unto death?

Alahayim doesn't want us to create images of creatures on our clothing as it's evil spirits that lead to make the unclean simulacra and there are evil spirits that dwell in the image.

Exo 20:4

Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:

Why shall we not make the likeness of creature?

Deu 4:16-18

Lest ye corrupt yourselves,

They actually corrupt us when we make them so that is the reason we ought not to make them. What are the types of things that corrupt us if we make their likeness exactly?

and make you a graven image, the similitude of any figure, the likeness of male or female, 17 The likeness of any beast that is on the earth, the likeness of any winged fowl that flieth in the air, 18 The likeness of any thing that creepeth on the ground, the likeness of any fish that is in the waters beneath the earth:

The reason the maker of unlawful images are corrupting themselves to do so is that they are being led by malignant spirits, to make the unclean simulacra:

Jubilees 11:4-5

4. And they made for themselves molten images, and they worshipped each the idol, the molten image which they had made for themselves, and they began to make graven images and unclean simulacra, and malignant spirits assisted and seduced (them) into committing transgression and uncleanness.

These unlawful images made by the assistance of evil spirits, become habitations for evil spirits to dwell in, though they are hidden from men.

Acts of Thomas 77

…And the devils said to him: you have punished us harshly with your commandment: but what are you going to do about the others that are hidden from you? These people of India have created all types of images, rejoice in them far more than what you do: Many of these people do mostly worship and perform their own will, sacrificing to these images and bringing them gifts of food, by libations and by wine, water and offering with oblations.

The devils were hidden in the images people created. There is a judgement for the pictures, graven image, molten image, and idols along with the person that made them:

Wis 14:10

For that which is made shall be punished together with him that made it.

Notice the idol itself will be punished as well? Because an evil spirit dwells there. Also the person that made the image will be punished as well because he transgressed the law that commanded not to make a graven image or likeness of anything. For these reasons, Alahayim doesn’t want us to partake in the custom of the heathen to make unlawful images upon our clothing.

For further understanding of unlawful images please visit the website tab on the topic:

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Clean materials for Garments

In scripture, garments include headdress (wraps/caps), shirts, coats, undergarments, belts, underwear, dresses, skirts, robes and pants. Garments do not include socks, gloves, and shoes so they may be interwoven of any appropriate material. Our garments must not be made of wool and linen together, but they can be made of any other appropriate material woven together.

Deuteronomy 22:11

Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.

For edification, If you have a linen shirt and a woolen undershirt, it's lawful because the two materials are not woven together.

Leviticus 19:19

Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee.

Socks & Shoes

According to Hebrew definition, law, and precepts, socks and shoes are lawful to be of any mixed fabrics or appropriate materials. To confirm the edification, it is written "our garments H899 and our shoes H5275.."Joshua 9:11, which substantiates that garments and shoes are two different words, nor do they have the same meaning. Also bed sheets, towels, curtains, and pillow cases can be of any appropriate material according to the law since they are not garments or apparel.

Definitions:

H899 garments

from 898; a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage:— apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, X very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe.

H5275 shoes

from 5274; BDB Definition: sandal, shoe. Strong's Definition: properly, a sandal tongue; by extens. a sandal or slipper (sometimes as a symbol of occupancy, a refusal to marry, or of something valueless):— dryshod, (pair of) shoe((-latchet), -s).

Here are examples of the differentiation between shoes and garments, to understand they are not viewed in the same light according to the law.

Exodus 3:5
And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.

This is because the shoes were unclean, yet when one is not in an holy place, it was no transgression of the law to wear the same shoes seeing as though Moses kept those shoes on to go deliver the Children of Israel.

Joshua 9:13
And these bottles of wine, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they be rent: and these our garments
and our shoes are become old by reason of the very long journey.

Notice they mention their garments and shoes, because shoes and garments are not one in the same. This example confirms that garments according to the law do not include footwear.

Luke 15:22
[22]But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe,G4749 and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes G5266 on his feet:

notice the robe is the garment and the shoes are for footwear.

Definitions:

G4749 robe

from 4724; equipment, i.e. (specially), a "stole" or long-fitting gown (as a mark of dignity):— long clothing (garment), (long) robe.

G5266 shoes

from 5265; something bound under the feet, i.e. a shoe or sandal:— shoe

Socks are not mentioned as garments in the sight of Alahayim because they are considered footwear, so there is no transgression if they be of mixed fabrics of appropriate materials. As it is written, "where there is no law, there is no transgression." High heels are lawful to wear. Sisters need only be mindful that they be worn in modest fashion, as is becoming of women professing piety without the intent to deceive the mind of anyone by outward attraction to avoid operating in the spirit of Fornication. Doing all things in modesty (humility) with good intent in the fear of the Lord to keep from the spirit of Fornication is important because unrighteous women, being overcome by the spirit of Fornication, use the wiles of outward attractions to draw men unto themselves;

Testament of Naphtali 1:9

So then, my children, let all your works be done in order with good intent in the fear of Alahayim, and do nothing disorderly in scorn or out of its due season.

Testament of Rueben 5:5-7, 1-4

5 Flee, therefore, fornication, my children, and command your wives and your daughters, that they adorn not their heads and faces to deceive the mind: because every woman who useth these wiles hath been reserved for eternal punishment. 6 For thus they allured the Watchers who were before the flood; for as these continually beheld them, they lusted after them, and they conceived the act in their mind; for they changed themselves into the shape of men, and appeared to them when they were with their husbands. 7 And the women lusting in their minds after their forms, gave birth to giants, for the Watchers appeared to them as reaching even unto heaven. 1 For evil are women, my children; and since they have no power or strength over man, they use wiles by outward attractions, that they may draw him to themselves. 2 And whom they cannot bewitch by outward attractions, him they overcome by craft. 3 For moreover, concerning them, the angel of the Lord told me, and taught me, that women are overcome by the spirit of fornication more than men, and in their heart they plot against men; and by means of their adornment they deceive first their minds, and by the glance of the eye instill the poison, and then through the accomplished act they take them captive. 4 For a woman cannot force a man openly, but by a harlot’s bearing she beguiles him.