colors
Scripture speaks directly to colors, offering comfort, wisdom, and the assurance of God's presence.
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Overview
Explore what the Bible says about colors. This collection of 2 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Topical Index
15 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
Symbolical uses of
BLACK: A SYMBOL OF AFFLICTION AND CALAMITY
BLUE: SYMBOL OF DEITY
For additional reference, see passages below under CRIMSON
SYMBOL OF ROYALTY
CRIMSON, RED, PURPLE, AND SCARLET, SYMBOLS OF VARIOUS IDEAS
Of iniquity
Of royalty
Prosperity
Conquest
These colors figured largely in the symbolisms of the tabernacle furnishing, and priestly vestments and functions, as types and shadows of the atonement
WHITE: SYMBOL OF HOLINESS
The high priest's holy garments were made of white linen
Choir singers were arrayed in white
SCRIPTURES EMPLOYING THE SYMBOL
Key Verses
Job 3:5
BLACK: A SYMBOL OF AFFLICTION AND CALAMITY
Exodus 24:10
BLUE: SYMBOL OF DEITY
Esther 8:15
SYMBOL OF ROYALTY
Isaiah 1:18
Of iniquity
Judges 8:26
Of royalty
2 Samuel 1:24
Prosperity
Nahum 2:3
Conquest
Exodus 25:3-5
These colors figured largely in the symbolisms of the tabernacle furnishing, and priestly vestments and functions, as types and shadows of the atonement
Leviticus 16:4,32
The high priest's holy garments were made of white linen
2 Chronicles 5:12
Choir singers were arrayed in white