COLOURS
Biblical meaning of colors (continuation)
Colors are often used to illustrate the various characteristics of God’s nature and promises.
That’s why it’s crucial to comprehend the symbolism of colors to gain a deeper understanding of Scripture.
4. RED
Red is the color of blood, and as such, it’s no surprise that the biblical meaning of red is generally to signify blood somehow.
There’s a lot of blood imagery in the Bible (John 6:55) – most prominently, of course, in the Crucifixion and subsequent purification through resurrection.
But the color red can also represent earthliness. The Hebrew word for “scarlet” also has the same root meaning as the Hebrew word for “earth,” opening up to several parallels.
The decorations in the Tabernacle, which has a lot of symbolism in its use of color, used a lot of red. Adam was created from the dust of the earth (Genesis 2:7), signifying that he was an earthly being.
Sin is often referred to using the color red or scarlet. This makes sense because all earthly beings are susceptible to sin. But through the Lord’s holy power, they can be purified and made holy and pure again.
5. YELLOW
The color yellow and gold are often used interchangeably throughout the Bible, allowing for rich interpretations.
Yellow symbolizes faith and Glory of God, anointing, and joy. Still, the Bible has two Hebrew words for yellow. The first is charuts (Psalm 68:13) and tsahob (Leviticus 13:30). The latter refers to the color of hair or the skin of a sick person.
Gold is well-known as a precious metal, high-valuable and sought-after. There’s an obvious connection to God’s love, which is also highly precious, valuable, and sought-after (John 3:16). Jesus Christ is precious, as are His promises (1 Peter 2:7).
6. PURPLE
Purple is created by mixing red (the color of the flesh) and blue (the Word of God and His healing power).
Then, it’s no surprise that purple in the Bible represents royalty (Judges 8:26) because it was an expensive dye in ancient times. Purple also describes Jesus as the King of kings (Revelation 19:16), which is why it is the official color of Advent.
Beyond that, purple also represents the holy priesthood. Through the Word of God and the Lord’s healing power, we can gain access to God’s wisdom and power and take up the sacred priesthood.
This can also be taken to mean that those in the priesthood and righteous rulers who abide by God’s laws can gain a certain level of access to divinity in their decision-making and insight, despite still being of the flesh.
Holy Bible and calvary symbols on purple background
7. ORANGE
Orange is made by mixing red (the color of the flesh) and yellow (trials) to create the color of fire.
This represents the fire of God, deliverance, and praise from on high. Through trials, man can become purified through Christ’s fire and be delivered, earning praise from all that is holy and transcending his earthly flesh.
In addition, orange represents the prophetic ministry and change. Think of the color of changing seasons and the harvest.
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