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Summary
- The color blue appears in the Bible, particularly in the Tabernacle and the high priest’s garments, symbolizing divine presence and authority.
- In Scripture, blue represents the heavenly realm, God’s commandments, purification, and the mediatorial role of the high priest.
- Blue is also linked to significant biblical events and persons, such as the tassels on garments and royal robes in the book of Esther.
- Misconceptions about blue’s meaning include the belief that it has a fixed significance and appears frequently in the Bible, while its symbolism varies in context and culture.
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