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The Bible also speaks of crowns in a negative sense. One of these symbols of authority is given to the first horseman of the apocalypse as a sign of his power to wage and win wars (Revelation 6:2). It is also symbolic of the power that will be given, in the end time, to false teachers and false prophets to deceive the world.
It was the most expensive dye known to the ancient Israelites in the Bible. It was the pigment of choice for those of noble or royal birth or those who were high-level officials. Roman Emperors wore clothing colored purple and Catholic Bishops have, for many years, worn it as well. Phrases containing the name of the color sometimes referred to ...
Below is a list of select words and phrases along with their meaning and a few verses in which they are found. Abraham's Bosom. A close, personal relationship. Luke 16:22 - 23. Ark of the Covenant. The Presence of God. 2Chronicles 7:1 - 3, Ezekiel 8 - 11. Armor. War, Spiritual Protection.
The fourth of the four horsemen of the apocalypse rides a horse that many Bibles state is pale. Its color, however, is more likely pale green or greenish. The Greek word from which the translations derive "pale" is chloros (Strong's #G5515) which clearly refers to green (Mark 6:39, Revelation 8:7, 9:4). The rider of this horse is Death, the ...
White, in the Bible and in today's society, is typically associated with purity, things that are good, innocence, honesty, and cleanliness. The most common meaning of white is that it represents righteousness or pretending to be so (Revelation 6:2). It can symbolize purity, wisdom, holiness or dedication to God (Mark 16:5, John 20:12, Acts 1:10 ...
More Info on Biblical Meaning of Gray. Abraham and Sarah are the first two people in the Bible to be labeled "old" and "well advanced in days" or aged (Genesis 18:11, HBFV). An idiom is an expression whose meaning cannot be determined by the literal interpretation of the words. Three English idioms related to this color are the following.
The Greek word stauros, Strong's Concordance Number #4716, is often translated as the word cross in Bibles such as the KJV. When we think about the word, it usually conjures up an image of a "T" or "t" shaped object. The real definition of the word, however, reveals a different shape than what many think. Strong's defines stauros not as an ...
The Hebrew word odem (Strong's #H124) used in Ezekiel 28:13 is translated as "ruby" in the Holy Bible Faithful Version, NASB, NCV and the NIV. It is translated either a sardius or a carnelian stone in the six other versions of Scripture used for comparison in this series. Rubies are also mentioned in other places in God's word.
Gemstones in the Bible. Amethyst - Beryls - Diamond. Emerald - Jacinth - Jasper - Lapis Lazuli. Onyx - Ruby - Sapphire - MORE! Pearls, according to the Bible, play an integral role in the creation of a New Jerusalem for God's people. The twelve gates of the city are stated to be composed of margarites (Revelation 21:21).
Acacia is derived from the Hebrew word shittim (Strong's #7848) which is used in the King James Bible (Exodus 25:5, 10, 13, 23, etc.). Acacia trees were common in the Sinai and surrounding regions. The writings of fourth century theologian Jerome reveals why they were so desirable. "The wood is hard, tough, smooth, and without knots, and ...