The Colour Bible: The definitive guide to colour in art and design

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He referenced this idea of green and envy also in The Merchant of Venice, and Antony and Cleopatra. We sat down with cofounder of Wellbrook Hospitality Timothy Griffen for a short conversation, but in all honesty we could have chatted for hours. Fascinating! Colors in the Bible have a symbolic significance that can remind us of God and His plan of redemption. It is used in the modern church to signify days of special holiness, such as Easter and Christmas. That is also one reason why brides wear white, to signify their purity before entering into a sanctified marriage relationship.

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Other Christian Symbols: Cross, Church, Prayers, Holy, Hallelujah, Bible Story, Bible Verse, and Christian Festivals! Orange relates to ‘gut reaction’ or our gut instincts, as opposed to the physical reaction of red or the mental reaction of yellow.

White is probably the easiest color for us to understand, but it is quite deep. White is mentioned throughout the Old and the New Testament. All mention of rainbows in the Bible has a direct connection to the power, faithfulness, and glory of God!

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JB: That brings me to another fascinating thing about colour and the tussle between what is objective and subjective in how we view certain colours. Would you say that there are still connotations or expectations of some colours? It often points to God’s deity and holiness, since most articles made of gold were set apart solely for use in the service of God. For example, the walls of Solomon’s Temple, the Ark of the Covenant, and most items used in the Tabernacle were overlaid with pure gold, often hammered out of a single piece for each article or utensil. 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.Red was originally a word that related to mankind. 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. 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. This is a beautiful picture of how even in our darkness (sin) God desires (loves) us and considered us lovely. And it’s when we are married to Him (come into relationship with Him through His son Jesus) that He washes us pure with the blood of Jesus. For example, evergreen trees never lose their foliage no matter what time of year it is, and they later came to be associated not just as a symbol of the celebration of Christmas, but as a symbol of God’s everlasting life. Because brown is only mentioned in the Genesis reference, many tend to pull from objects that are brown to help get a better understanding of what it could mean. Much like green and orange. So, in this portion, I will give you a basic Biblical meaning of gold. I hope in the near future to go deeper into gold and silver’s symbolism. Symbolic Meaning to the Color Gold SYMBOLIC MEANING

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In the Bible, the Hebrew word for red is Oudem. Its actual meaning is “red clay”. Many biblical names (Adam, Esau and Edom) are derived from this Hebrew word which means flesh. Thus, it is the root word for mankind as stated in the Bible. Yellow I think the color brown is probably passed by quite a bit when studying colors in the Bible. I mean it’s hard to compete with red, blue, and purple. But brown has a lot of symbolic meaning to it. Jim Biddulph (JB): There’s so much to cover about the book and all the other projects you’ve been working on since we last spoke, but perhaps a brief synopsis in your own words about the book and why you focused on colour is a good place to start? So, there should be some significant meaning to his coat. Right? Well, brace yourself…I’m about to mess with your world. White also represents the absolute purity of God as referenced in Daniel 7:9, the purity of Christ as in Revelation 2:17, and the purity of God’s judgment found in Revelation 20:11. It also is used to depict God’s complete victory over the powers of evil as ascribed in Zechariah 6:3 and Revelation 6:2 and 19:11.

Here are 11 colors that are repeatedly found in Scripture, along with the meanings that are commonly associated with them. Sapphire” in Ezekiel’s passage can be translated into two types of stones: Sapphire and Lapis Lazuli. A simple google search on the meaning of colors will bring up a gazillion articles on the topic. But how do we sift through what is good and true?

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Yellow, is, in my opinion, one of the most significant colors as it is believed to symbolize faith and the Glory of God, anointing, and Joy. Gold and yellow are often associated or used interchangeably in the Bible.Colors are actually a section of the electromagnetic spectrum (a grouping of charged particles (energy) that move through space at a particular wavelength and frequency) referred to as visible light. The average human eye can perceive wavelengths that are from about 390 nanometers long (violet) to about 700 nanometers (red). A nanometer is one billionth of a meter. Spectrum of Visible Light I will not write about gold in this section as gold’s symbolism stands on its own since it’s also a precious metal.