What did the Israelites wear?

Answer 1

The ancient Hebrew people were very colorful in their apparel, especially the priests. God used such clothing to serve as reminders and symbols of His truths and commandments to His people, though delving into such symbolism in depth is beyond the scope of this article. There are three common, general words for clothing or garments: beged, simlah, and salmah. The last two are thought to be the same word via transposition of the "l" and the "m" and both have a sense of "to clothe". Simlah as used in Genesis 35:2 seems to include not only clothing but anything put on the body, such as earings (vs. 4). Salmah is used in a descriptive passage in Psalms 104:2 which describes God as clothed in light.

Answer 2

They are so clever that they often dress just like anyone else, in whatever country they happen to
be at the moment, so that you cannot tell them apart from ordinary people. Can you believe it !

Answer 3

No specific requirements are specified or need have been in effect, other than modesty. Israelite women and their Jewish descendants have traditionally always dressed modestly, avoiding garments that are loud, translucent, tight, or revealing. Married women cover their hair since hair is considered part of a woman's attractiveness (Talmud, Berakhot 24a).

Answer 4

The Israelites wore linen and a turban or cap on their head, they also sometimes wore linen over linen if it was cold.

Answer 5

The Torah does not describe their clothing in any detail at all.