Thematic Bible: Colors


Thematic Bible



Now send me a skilled man to work in gold, silver, brass and iron, and in purple, crimson and violet fabrics, and who knows how to make engravings, to work with the skilled men whom I have in Judah and Jerusalem, whom David my father provided. Verse ConceptsCrimsonBronzeengravingGoldIronMetalworkersSilverSkillWisdom, Human NatureGoldsmithsColors, BlueMen Workingartistscraftsmanship

Beaten silver is brought from Tarshish,
And gold from Uphaz,
The work of a craftsman and of the hands of a goldsmith;
Violet and purple are their clothing;
They are all the work of skilled men.
Verse ConceptsColors, BlueGoldSilverSkillToolsWisdom, Human NatureCommercePurple ClothesSkilled Peopleartistscraftsmanship

They bound the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that it would be on the woven band of the ephod, and that the breastpiece would not come loose from the ephod, just as the Lord had commanded Moses. Verse ConceptsJoining ThingsCordsBlue Cords

Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twisted linen and blue and purple and scarlet material; you shall make them with cherubim, the work of a skillful workman. Verse ConceptsCraftsmenClothArtColors, BlueLinenSkillCherubim, As DecorationsTen ThingsMaking The TabernacleRed MaterialBlue ClothPurple ClothLinen ItemsSkilled PeopleArt In The TabernacleBlue Purple And ScarletCherubim Depicted

He made the veil of violet, purple, crimson and fine linen, and he worked cherubim on it. Verse ConceptsCrimsonClothLinenMost Holy PlaceCherubim, As DecorationsColors, BlueBlue Purple And Scarlet

and they saw the God of Israel; and under His feet there appeared to be a pavement of sapphire, as clear as the sky itself. Verse ConceptsFeetSkyTheophanyColors, BluePrecious StonesThose Who Saw GodPavementsClean ObjectsSky, Figurative UseJewellery And GodPurityThe Rainbow

"This is the contribution which you are to raise from them: gold, silver and bronze, blue, purple and scarlet material, fine linen, goat hair,

They shall bind the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that it will be on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastpiece will not come loose from the ephod. Verse ConceptsColors, BlueJoining ThingsCordsBlue Cords

You shall fasten it on a blue cord, and it shall be on the turban; it shall be at the front of the turban. Verse ConceptsJoining ThingsCordsBlue CordsTurban And Caps

The screen of the gate of the court was the work of the weaver, of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen. And the length was twenty cubits and the height was five cubits, corresponding to the hangings of the court. Verse ConceptsembroideryColors, BlueGates Of The TempleRed MaterialBlue ClothPurple ClothBlue Purple And Scarlet

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Moreover, from the blue and purple and scarlet material, they made finely woven garments for ministering in the holy place as well as the holy garments which were for Aaron, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. He made the ephod of gold, and of blue and purple and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen. Then they hammered out gold sheets and cut them into threads to be woven in with the blue and the purple and the scarlet material, and the fine linen, the work of a skillful workman. read more.
They made attaching shoulder pieces for the ephod; it was attached at its two upper ends. The skillfully woven band which was on it was like its workmanship, of the same material: of gold and of blue and purple and scarlet material, and fine twisted linen, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

They made pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet material and twisted linen on the hem of the robe. Verse ConceptsPomegranatesRed MaterialBlue ClothPurple ClothBlue Purple And Scarlet

and the sash of fine twisted linen, and blue and purple and scarlet material, the work of the weaver, just as the Lord had commanded Moses. Verse ConceptsembroideryRed MaterialBlue ClothPurple ClothBlue Purple And Scarlet

They fastened a blue cord to it, to fasten it on the turban above, just as the Lord had commanded Moses. Verse ConceptsJoining ThingsCordsBlue Cords

"When the camp sets out, Aaron and his sons shall go in and they shall take down the veil of the screen and cover the ark of the testimony with it; and they shall lay a covering of porpoise skin on it, and shall spread over it a cloth of pure blue, and shall insert its poles. "Over the table of the bread of the Presence they shall also spread a cloth of blue and put on it the dishes and the pans and the sacrificial bowls and the jars for the drink offering, and the continual bread shall be on it. read more.
"They shall spread over them a cloth of scarlet material, and cover the same with a covering of porpoise skin, and they shall insert its poles. "Then they shall take a blue cloth and cover the lampstand for the light, along with its lamps and its snuffers, and its trays and all its oil vessels, by which they serve it; and they shall put it and all its utensils in a covering of porpoise skin, and shall put it on the carrying bars. "Over the golden altar they shall spread a blue cloth and cover it with a covering of porpoise skin, and shall insert its poles; and they shall take all the utensils of service, with which they serve in the sanctuary, and put them in a blue cloth and cover them with a covering of porpoise skin, and put them on the carrying bars.

"Speak to the sons of Israel, and tell them that they shall make for themselves tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and that they shall put on the tassel of each corner a cord of blue. "It shall be a tassel for you to look at and remember all the commandments of the LORD, so as to do them and not follow after your own heart and your own eyes, after which you played the harlot, so that you may remember to do all My commandments and be holy to your God.

the son of a Danite woman and a Tyrian father, who knows how to work in gold, silver, bronze, iron, stone and wood, and in purple, violet, linen and crimson fabrics, and who knows how to make all kinds of engravings and to execute any design which may be assigned to him, to work with your skilled men and with those of my lord David your father. Verse ConceptsCrimsonengraving

Now above the expanse that was over their heads there was something resembling a throne, like lapis lazuli in appearance; and on that which resembled a throne, high up, was a figure with the appearance of a man. Verse ConceptsColors, BlueGod, Sovereignty OfJewelsSymbolsTheophanyThronePrecious StonesGod In Relation To ManLike MenThe RainbowColor

Then I looked, and behold, in the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim something like a sapphire stone, in appearance resembling a throne, appeared above them. Verse ConceptsColors, BlueJewelsTheophanyThroneCherubim, At God's ThronePrecious StonesThe ExpanseExpanse [The Firmament]

Then Belshazzar gave orders, and they clothed Daniel with purple and put a necklace of gold around his neck, and issued a proclamation concerning him that he now had authority as the third ruler in the kingdom. Verse ConceptsChainsCommands, in OTOrnamentsPromotionGold ChainsPurple ClothesJewelleryThird Person

The weight of the gold earrings that he requested was 1,700 shekels of gold, besides the crescent ornaments and the pendants and the purple robes which were on the kings of Midian, and besides the neck bands that were on their camels’ necks. Verse ConceptsChainsColors, PurpleNecklacePurple ClothesWearing JewelleryWeights Of Gold

The king called aloud to bring in the conjurers, the Chaldeans and the diviners. The king spoke and said to the wise men of Babylon, “Any man who can read this inscription and explain its interpretation to me shall be clothed with purple and have a necklace of gold around his neck, and have authority as third ruler in the kingdom.” Verse ConceptsInscriptionsClothingChainsGoldRulersWisdom, Human NatureWisdom, Source Of HumanColors, PurpleRich ApparelDressGold ChainsPurple ClothesGold OrnamentsJewelleryThird PersonReading Other Matter

But I personally have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Now if you are able to read the inscription and make its interpretation known to me, you will be clothed with purple and wear a necklace of gold around your neck, and you will have authority as the third ruler in the kingdom.” Verse ConceptsInscriptionsGoldGold ChainsPurple ClothesInterpreting LanguageJewelleryThird PersonReading Other MatterTelling Of People's Situationsknots

They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. Verse ConceptsCrimsonClothingRobesPeople Stripping PeopleRed Clothes

“Come now, and let us reason together,”
Says the Lord,
Though your sins are as scarlet,
They will be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They will be like wool.
Verse ConceptsCrimsonForgiveness, DivineInvitationsMarketsOpinionsPurity, Moral And SpiritualSnowThoughtWhiteWoolLogicReasoningAfflictions, Consolation DuringColors, ScarletAdvice, Receiving God's AdviceWashing ClothesWhite HairReasoned ArgumentComing TogetherColorscars

cargoes of gold and silver and precious stones and pearls and fine linen and purple and silk and scarlet, and every kind of citron wood and every article of ivory and every article made from very costly wood and bronze and iron and marble, Verse ConceptsBabylonCrimsonIvoryLinenPearlsPrecious StonesWantonnessCommerceRed MaterialPurple ClothAmassing SilverAmassing BronzeStone ItemsJewelleryGold TransferredSteel

And he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness; and I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast, full of blasphemous names, having seven heads and ten horns. The woman was clothed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand a gold cup full of abominations and of the unclean things of her immorality,

saying, ‘Woe, woe, the great city, she who was clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls; Verse ConceptsCrimsonGoldLinenRed ClothesPurple ClothesGold OrnamentsWearing JewelleryRegretting

“O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,
Who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet,
Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.
Verse ConceptsdaughtersCrimsonAdornment, Of WomenClothGoldOrnamentsWeepingColors, ScarletRed ClothesGold OrnamentsWearing JewelleryMourning The Death Of Others

She is not afraid of the snow for her household,
For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
Verse ConceptsCrimsonHousesSnowColors, ScarletCold WeatherRed ClothesDoubled OverThose Not FearingWomen WorkingFear And Worry

Those who ate delicacies
Are desolate in the streets;
Those reared in purple
Embrace ash pits.
Verse ConceptsProperty, HousesColors, ScarletThe HomelessSavourinessPurple ClothesTragedy On The StreetsAshes Of Humiliation

who were clothed in purple, governors and officials, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses. Verse ConceptsGovernorsBeauty, In MenColors, PurplePurple Clothes

Then Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal robes of blue and white, with a large crown of gold and a garment of fine linen and purple; and the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced. Verse ConceptsCrowns, Worn ByLinenExcitementRich ApparelColors, BlueWhite ClothsBlue ClothPurple ClothesDistinctive ClothingRejoicing In Success

The shields of his mighty men are colored red,
The warriors are dressed in scarlet,
The chariots are enveloped in flashing steel
When he is prepared to march,
And the cypress spears are brandished.
Verse ConceptsCrimsonColors, ScarletAttacking With ChariotsSparklingRed ClothesSteelColor

Then another sign appeared in heaven: and behold, a great red dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and on his heads were seven diadems. Verse ConceptsDragonsNames And Titles For SatanColors, ScarletSeven Body PartsSeven ThingsTen ThingsHorns In AllegoryCosmic CreaturesRed AnimalsSigns In The SkyCrowns On CreaturesLittle HornSpiritual crownscrowns

He shall put on the holy linen tunic, and the linen undergarments shall be next to his body, and he shall be girded with the linen sash and attired with the linen turban (these are holy garments). Then he shall bathe his body in water and put them on. Verse ConceptsBodyBathing, For CleansingHead coveringHigh Priest, In OtLinenPurificationLinen ItemsPriests GarmentsTurban And CapsUndergarments

So the priest who is anointed and ordained to serve as priest in his father’s place shall make atonement: he shall thus put on the linen garments, the holy garments, Verse ConceptsHigh Priest, In OtOrdinationAnointed Old Testament LeadersConsecrationPriests Garments

and all the Levitical singers, Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and kinsmen, clothed in fine linen, with cymbals, harps and lyres, standing east of the altar, and with them one hundred and twenty priests blowing trumpets Verse ConceptsHarpsLinenLyreOrchestrasA Hundred And Some

Now with all my ability I have provided for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, and the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, onyx stones and inlaid stones, stones of antimony and stones of various colors, and all kinds of precious stones and alabaster in abundance. Verse ConceptsGemsIronJewelsMineralsStonesPrecious StonesColor