Some say that when we’re in heaven, we’ll be wearing robes of light. Is this biblical?

The Bible does talk about angels that appear to be clothed with light, but nowhere in the Bible will you find the words “robes of light.” Let’s go back to Eden to get a clear picture of what it might be like for us in heaven.

A major misconception is that Adam and Eve were streaking around the garden naked like a newborn! But in reality, Adam and Eve had garments of light that clothed them—an aura of light if you will—because they were righteous and they dwelled in the presence of God. Let me explain from the Bible why I believe this is true.

When Moses spent 40 days and 40 nights on the mountain talking to the Lord, he came down and was glowing. The Bible says he was shining so brilliantly that the people said, “Veil your face. We can’t even look on you.” Those who dwell in the presence of the holy God, those who are righteous, are surrounded by an aura of light.

Jesus said to the church, “You are the light of the world.” I don’t believe the Lord is going to have cotton, linen, wool, or camel hair robes in the kingdom. When Adam and Eve sinned, the light went out and they were suddenly aware of their nakedness. They had no artificial clothing in the garden; that’s why it says they were naked. But they weren’t streaking around and suddenly realized it after eating the fruit. That would make it sound like the fruit actually made them smarter.

In the kingdom, when it talks about the saints who have these robes, I believe that these are living robes of light. It’s based on what the angels wear. The Bible speaks of the angels of light. I don’t think they’ve got weaving looms in heaven.

Key Bible Texts

And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face shone: and Moses put the vail upon his face again, until he went in to speak with him. (Exodus 34:35 KJV)