Paul writes that having food and coverings, we should be content (1 Timothy 6:8). The term σκεπάσματα, from the verb 'to cover,' designates whatever shields the body—clothing, shelter, or protective covering. Paul's point is minimalist: basic necessities suffice for godliness with contentment. In context, this counters the desire to be rich (6:9) and the love of money (6:10). True wealth consists not in accumulation but in simple provision meeting genuine needs. The plural form suggests all forms of covering, not just clothes.