So a few weeks ago I found this article https://www.deracheha.org/dress-4-keli-gever/ ...It is a very long and deep dive article about cross-dressing about what the source of the Bible, The Torah, says about cross-dressing in Devarim 22:5 (Deuteronomy 22:5).  Like many of the other articles that have been published there are arguments with in the Jewish community about the interpretation of Devarim 22:5.  Yes, I am using the original name for a reason, the origins of the the Bible like I said.  The argument ranges from cross-dressing being acceptable to not being accepted at any level.  There are Rabbinical leaders that suggest that Dev, 22:5 is about expressing gender identity without having lascivious thoughts or purpose, that is to say that cross-dressing for the purpose of seeking sexual encounters from the same gender or perhaps the opposite gender is forbidden (abomination) .  Male cross-dressers are not to enter the women's spaces for any reason especially for the sole purpose of sex and the same for women but there is a caveat for women, keli gever.  The Hebrew word keli has multiple meaning by itself, it could mean a shovel, a fork, a vessel (a boat, or cup), etc, and the word gever or sometimes spelled geber is translated to valiant man or warrior.  I believe that the main crux of the argument over Dev 22:5 (Deut 22:5) is over whether or not a woman should be on the battlefield (keli gever) or whether a man should be dressed as a woman to avoid conscription in service or perhaps a deserter trying to hide.  

The articles presents several points of view of what the Rabbinical thoughts are, like I said there are two extremes but there are some that say as long as the gender of the individual is identifiable (male or female) that is ok, that does not violate keli gever or Halakah law, others argue that a single piece of clothing regardless of circumstance (protection from the elements) is that single violation.  Some Rabbinical scholars see cross-dressing in theatre harmless and does not violate law but others, again, others see this as violation of law without restriction, and some, see it as performance and only performance and therefore no violation has been committed since the actors gender is revealed or known.  There a Rabbinical interpretations of such laws in the Talmud (Think of it as a Hebrew version of a Concordance) and other Jewish writings such as the Mishnah, Midrash and Halakhah, which guide Jewish beliefs, laws and life. 

Let's go back to this idea of abomination, what is it?  Where does it come from and what does it mean?  The word abomination is used in the Bible as against God or a mistake.  First of all God does not make mistakes, secondly the word abomination has been weaponized against non-Christians and Christians alike for centuries because of the mis-interpretation, not of the word but of the concept. "Now. Tana Kama...states clearly that simply wearing clothing associated with another gender does not fall under the Torah's prohibition because is it not on it's own an "abomination."  Most of the Rabbinical scholars agree that "abomination" does refer to the act of cross-dressing but possibly being aroused or causing arousal that may lead licentious behavior.  "Sefer Mitzvot, (Semak) asserts that the Torah-level prohibition of lo yilbish applies specifically to one who cross-dresses in order to have illicit relations."  Another prohibition would be grooming, now a man looking in the mirror as he is trying to shave or trim a beard is not prohibited but what is prohibited would be a man looking in the mirror to groom himself for the sole purpose of shaving body hair (or perhaps to put on makeup) to look more like a woman or vice versa.  

So, the idea of keli gever or cross-dressing or being a cross-dresser (Trans) is not an abomination but seeking out illict sexual relations would be the abomination, kind of a harsh word, but it has been mis-understood on the interpretation to the intent and not the action.

If, Rabbinical scholars cannot come to a consensus of interpretation or understanding of Torah scripture what make Christian Evangelicals think they have the answer that is carved in stone?  Maybe just maybe they need to take a look at the many denominations around them and around the world.  Greek Orthodox, Greek Orthodox Jew, Russian Orthodox, Methodist, Pentecostal, Baptist, United Methodist, Southern Baptist, Pentecostal Holiness, Christian, United Christian, and the list goes on.  

For me personally, I don't follow any Scripture or Bible, I follow what my heart tells me, it tells me to follow God and that I am justified in being a beloved Trans child of God of perfect creation.