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colors meaning thus far, holy bible
By Nelda L. Smith on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 6:38 AM
purple and blue
blue white important
black bad]
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Blue is a colour that is found frequently in scripture and it is well worth looking up more references and doing a fuller personal study.
The Hebrew word 'tekeleth' is translated blue. It signifies a spectrum of blue from sky blue (Josephus) to a deep dark blue, but can also indicate violet (Strongs). Most translation however use the meaning of 'blue', apart from the NAS which renders it 'violet'.
The Greek word is 'huakinthinos'. This word is found only in Revelation 9:17 where it is translated 'hyacinth blue'
The colour blue is frequently associated with the tabernacle and temple furnishings. For example:
"Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine woven linen and blue, purple, and scarlet thread; with artistic designs of cherubim you shall weave them." Exod 26:1
In conjunction with precious stones, the sky blue colour of sapphire represents heavenly things:
"And above the firmament over their heads was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like a sapphire stone" Ezek 1:26
Further information Blue is also associated with the commandments of God, the importance of remembering them and also the heavenly calling of those who had been chosen by God to be His people (Numbers 15:38-40).
The ark of the covenant in the Tabernacle was covered with blue cloth representing its close association with the Word of God (Numbers 4:5-7; 11-13).
The robe of the High Priest was also blue, again symbolising the close association with God and His Word (Exodus 28:31-33).
Related Symbols: HolinessBlue is connected with that which is holy in God's service "And you shall make loops of blue on the edge of the outermost curtain in the first set, and likewise you shall make them on the edge of the curtain that is outermost in the second set." Exodus 26:4 "You shall make a veil woven of blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine woven linen. It shall be woven with an artistic design of cherubim.. ..the veil. The veil shall be a divider for you between the holy place and the Most Holy." Exodus 26:31-33 See also: Exodus 26:36; Numbers 4:6-7
Related Symbols: OthersThis colour is also connected with chastening and teaching. This is a different word 'chabbuwrah' which means bruise or blueness. It is translated as 'blueness only in the KJV "The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly." Proverbs 20:30 (KJV) Blue also has its counterpart in those who corrupt God's ways and usurp His divine symbols for evil worship of false gods. "But they are altogether dull–hearted and foolish; A wooden idol is a worthless doctrine. Silver is beaten into plates; It is brought from Tarshish, And gold from Uphaz, The work of the craftsman And of the hands of the metalsmith; Blue and purple are their clothing; They are all the work of skillful men." Jeremiah 10:8-9
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The colour white in scripture is translated from the Hebrew words 'laben' or 'chivvah'meaning white. 'buwts' meaning white linen,byssus, a costly, fine white linen cloth made in Egypt.'chuwr' meaning white cloth.'tsach' meaning white, dazzling, glowing, clear, bright.'choriy' meaning white (bread or cake), for example:
"When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was good, he said to Joseph, "I also was in my dream, and there were three white baskets on my head. In the uppermost basket were all kinds of baked goods for Pharaoh" Gen 40:16
'sheleg' meaning white like snow, for example "Therefore the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you and your descendants forever." And he went out from his presence leprous, as white as snow." 2Kings 5:27
The Greek words are 'leukos' meaning white, light, bright, brilliant from whiteness. 'leukaino' meaning to make white or to whiten."And I said to him, "Sir, you know." So he said to me, "These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." Rev 7:14"His clothes became shining, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can whiten them." Mark 9:3 witch craft.
Further information
Israel were fed by God during their journey through the desert after being brought out of Egypt. This food was called 'Manna': niles rivers
"And the house of Israel called its name Manna. And it was like white coriander seed, and the taste of it was like wafers made with honey." Exodus 16:31
This white substance represented a deep spiritual lesson that "man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD." Deuteronomy 8:3
The whiteness of milk is associated with the basic principles and teachings of God's Word.
"And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able" 1Corinthians 3:1-2
Only after learning the basic principles of scripture can the disciple of Christ move on to understand the deeper principles and spiritual lessons of God's Word.
Related Symbols: Purity and refiningWhite in scripture is connected with purity and righteousness. In Roman times the giving of white stone symbolised acquittal from crime and innocence. Thus those who overcome sin are purified and cleansed through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
When Jesus returns they will be clothed in white fine linen symbolising righteousness. (Linen: This word denotes Egyptian linen of peculiar whiteness and fineness (byssus)) "Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow." Psalm 51:7
"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it."'" Revelation 2:17
"And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints." Rev 19:8 (see also v14)
See also: Psalm 51:7; Daniel 7:9; 11:5; Mark 9:3; Acts 1:10; Revelation 3:4-5; 4:4; 6:11
Related Symbols: OvercomingThe rider on the white horse is symbolic of the Lord Jesus Christ who will overcome all that is evil and set up the Kingdom of God upon earth. Thus a white horse symbolises victory. "And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer." Revelation 6:2 "Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war.... ..And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses." Revelation 19:11&14
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