purple robe
Loose violet outer garment
A purple robe is a garment symbolizing royalty, high office, or religious authority.
Purple dye was historically rare and expensive, making it the color of emperors and kings.
In Christian contexts, purple robes appear in depictions of Christ's mockery before crucifixion, and clergy wear purple during penitential seasons.
He was dressed in a purple robe and crown of thorns.
- violetSmall five-petaled wildflower
- royalOf monarchs
- velvetThick-pile textile
- majestyImpressive supreme dignity
- kingMale crowned ruler
emperor · coronation · cloak · garment · regal · throne · crown · crown jewels · ceremonial · dignity · nobility · dye · luxurious · regal attire · mantle · Jesus · King of Kings · Pilate
- royal garmentsceremonial gown, mantle
- Biblical Attiretunic, tunics, cloak, cloaks, mantle
- Passioncrown of thorns, Good Friday, Gethsemane, scourging, nails
- Passion narrativeJesus, Jesus Christ, Pilate, Pontius Pilate, Barabbas
- Roman triumphstriumphal arch, laurel wreath, chariot, quadriga, Capitol
- British Royaltyking, queen, prince, princess, crown
ceremonial versus everyday wear
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casual wear · street clothes · plain dress · sweatpants · loungewear