Bible Dictionary
CLOTHED UPON
“Clothed upon” describes being covered with an additional garment. In 2 Corinthians 5 it expresses Paul’s longing for the mortal body to be enveloped and transformed by heavenly life, in connection with incorruption and immortality.
Biblical Usage
In 2 Corinthians 5:2,4, Paul contrasts being clothed upon with being unclothed and connects the image with incorruption and immortality. The figure suggests the mortal body being covered and transformed by a heavenly body.