interesting facts about Bible colors
Colors In The Bible:
Rich With Meaning
Have you ever wondered what the Bible says about colors?
Colors are used throughout the Old and New Testaments to reflect meanings or spiritual truths. They have a symbolic significance and can remind us of God and his plan for our salvation.
Colors in the Bible have a symbolic significance that can remind us of God and His plan of redemption.
Just like with numbers, colors point us to Jesus by symbolizing His Person and His works.
Bible symbolism is a part of Hebrew hermeneutics. “Biblical hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation concerning the books of the Bible. It is part of the broader field of hermeneutics which involves the study of principles of interpretation for all forms of communication, nonverbal and verbal.This approach also includes “remez.”
A remez is a hint of a hidden message or a deeper meaning that is below the surface or behind the words. Numbers and colors are both remezes.(A remez is a hint—wherein a word, phrase or other element in the text hints at a truth or a deep allegoric – hidden or symbolic meaning).By studying colors we are studying a form of non-verbal communication by God. He uses colors as a visual sign to represent His promises, plan for our salvation and much more.
Colors in the Bible
Red In the Bible
Gold/Yellow in the Bible
Blue in the Bible
The Hebrew word for blue is tekelet which, in some translations is purple (Ezekiel 23:6) or “violet” (Jeremiah 10:9).
As I described in my previous post about the symbolism of blue in the Bible, blue dyes were inferior to royal purple. Blue was often used on the clothing of the priests and aligned the hem of the priests’ garments. It was also used in building and adorning of the tabernacle and in the temple.
White In The Bible
A study on colors in the Bible wouldn’t be complete without the ultimate color. White, as symbolized in the Bible, depicts purity, holiness, and the redemption of sin. When we are forgiven for our sins, by God, we are white as snow (Psalm 51:7)
Black in the Bible
In the Bible, black is used to symbolize evil, gloom, judgment, and death (Lamentations 4:8; Micah 3:6 and more). Hell is described in Jude and 2 Peter as a place of “the blackest of darkness”
Green in the Bible
Green grass, green trees. God the master painter has blessed us with many variations of this beautiful color. We see the color green in the Bible, throughout.
Have you ever wondered what the Bible says about colors?
Colors are used throughout the Old and New Testaments to reflect meanings or spiritual truths. They have a symbolic significance and can remind us of God and his plan for our salvation.
Colors in the Bible have a symbolic significance that can remind us of God and His plan of redemption.
Just like with numbers, colors point us to Jesus by symbolizing His Person and His works.
Bible symbolism is a part of Hebrew hermeneutics. “Biblical hermeneutics is the study of the principles of interpretation concerning the books of the Bible. It is part of the broader field of hermeneutics which involves the study of principles of interpretation for all forms of communication, nonverbal and verbal.This approach also includes “remez.”
A remez is a hint of a hidden message or a deeper meaning that is below the surface or behind the words. Numbers and colors are both remezes.(A remez is a hint—wherein a word, phrase or other element in the text hints at a truth or a deep allegoric – hidden or symbolic meaning).By studying colors we are studying a form of non-verbal communication by God. He uses colors as a visual sign to represent His promises, plan for our salvation and much more.
Colors in the Bible
Red In the Bible
Red has a number of symbolic meanings. Looking at the Old Testament, oudem is translated “red clay.” Oudem is the root word for mankind. We can infer from this that red represents humanity.
Gold/Yellow in the Bible
Yellow, is, in my opinion, one of the most significant colors as it is believed to symbolize faith and Glory of God, anointing, and Joy. Gold and yellow are often associated or used interchangeably in the Bible.
Blue in the Bible
The Hebrew word for blue is tekelet which, in some translations is purple (Ezekiel 23:6) or “violet” (Jeremiah 10:9).
As I described in my previous post about the symbolism of blue in the Bible, blue dyes were inferior to royal purple. Blue was often used on the clothing of the priests and aligned the hem of the priests’ garments. It was also used in building and adorning of the tabernacle and in the temple.
White In The Bible
A study on colors in the Bible wouldn’t be complete without the ultimate color. White, as symbolized in the Bible, depicts purity, holiness, and the redemption of sin. When we are forgiven for our sins, by God, we are white as snow (Psalm 51:7)
Black in the Bible
In the Bible, black is used to symbolize evil, gloom, judgment, and death (Lamentations 4:8; Micah 3:6 and more). Hell is described in Jude and 2 Peter as a place of “the blackest of darkness”
Green in the Bible
Green grass, green trees. God the master painter has blessed us with many variations of this beautiful color. We see the color green in the Bible, throughout.
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