Blue was one of the colors of thread used to weave the tent and the tabernacle, as well as the priestly garments. Blue is the color of the sky, and lighter shades of blue are often used in depicting key biblical figures like Mary, the mother of Jesus.īlue was also a royal color used in official garments though it was not as costly as violet or purple, blue dye was nonetheless a valuable resource. Since the sky was held to be the gateway to heaven, or known as the “first heaven,” it represents God’s truth and His grace. The color blue carries some connection to the heavens, or to God Himself. The correlation was so strong that many printed Bibles featured Jesus’ words in red ink.
Later, red became indelibly linked to the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ as the atonement for our sins. Red blood was smeared on the doorposts of the Hebrew’s houses during the final plague inflicted upon Egypt. Red is always associated with blood, which was used in ritual sacrifices that cleansed people from their sins. More commonly, however, red is a color of sin or of atonement. It can also be derived into Edom, which was another name for Esau Esau was one of Isaac’s sons who was known for his red and hairy skin. The Hebrew word oudem can be translated “red clay,” and it sounds very similar to Adam, who was the first human being created out of the dust of the earth. Red was originally a word that related to mankind. Here are 11 colors that are repeatedly found in Scripture, along with the meanings that are commonly associated with them. Most colors remain consistent in their assigned meanings, but Scripture also assigns specific meanings to colors that only apply when considered with God in view. Whether in literature, art, film, music, interior design, or many other mediums, color can be used to evoke emotion, convey meaning, or provide a visual cue to a particular concept. Anyone proficient in the arts or psychology will confirm that colors hold special meaning.
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