While the Bible doesn't mention purple as frequently as other colors like gold, white, or red, here are some scriptures where purple is mentioned, often associated with royalty, wealth, and high status:
* Exodus 25:4, 26:1, 26:31, 28:5-6, 28:8, 28:15, 28:33, 35:6, 35:23, 35:35, 36:8, 36:35, 38:18, 39:2-3, 39:5, 39:8, 39:24, 39:29: These passages in Exodus describe the materials used for the tabernacle and the priestly garments, which include "purple" or "violet" cloth. The Hebrew word translated as "purple" or "violet" can refer to shades of purple and blue, often obtained from shellfish dyes.
* Judges 8:26: This verse mentions "purple robes" that were worn by the kings of Midian.
* Proverbs 31:22: In the description of the virtuous woman, it says, "She makes coverings for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple."
* Song of Solomon 3:10: "He made its pillars of silver, Its support of gold, Its seat of purple fabric, Lovingly fitted within By the daughters of Jerusalem." This describes a royal carriage.
* Jeremiah 10:9: "Silver is beaten into plates, Which is brought from Tarshish, And gold from Uphaz, The work of the craftsman And of the hands of the metalsmith; Blue and purple are their clothing; They are all the work of skillful men."
* Ezekiel 27:7, 16: These verses mention "purple" from the coastlands of Elishah, used for awnings and merchandise in Tyre.
* Daniel 5:7, 16, 29: In the story of Belshazzar's feast, Daniel is promised to be clothed with purple if he can interpret the writing on the wall.
* Mark 15:17; John 19:2, 5: These passages describe Jesus being clothed in a purple robe by the Roman soldiers as an act of mockery, alluding to his claim of kingship.
* Luke 16:19: In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, the rich man is described as being "clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day."
* Revelation 17:4, 18:12, 16: In Revelation, purple is associated with the wealth and luxury of the "great prostitute" or Babylon.
When studying these verses, it's important to consider:
* Context: Understand the historical, cultural, and symbolic meaning of purple in the time period and culture being described.
* Translation: Be aware that different translations may use slightly different wording, such as "violet" instead of "purple."
* Symbolism: Recognize that purple often symbolizes royalty, wealth, power, and prestige in the Bible.
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