The Bible says that a woman must not wear anything pertaining to a man. So is it wrong for women to wear pants?

Deuteronomy 22:5 states, "A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman's garment, for all who do so are an abomination to the Lord your God." This commandment forbids cross-dressing. The Israelites were to respect the symbols of gender differences, just as we should—and generally do—in our modern society. But the principle is violated only when a person wears clothing items specifically designed for and identified with the opposite sex. Pants made for women do not pertain to men, and certain types of clothing, especially work clothes, are not necessarily gender-specific. These items were not in view when that command was given. The command refers to things made specifically for women or specifically for men. It does not mean there can never be any article of clothing that may be used by both sexes.

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