Dictionary of Bible Themes – 4859 white
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4859 white

A symbol of purity and regeneration reflecting godliness, and also a symbol of victory.

White used symbolically

Of purity and holiness Mt 17:1-2 pp Mk 9:2-3 See also Da 7:9; Mt 28:2-3 pp Mk 16:5; Jn 20:12; Ac 1:10; Rev 1:12-14; Rev 4:4; Rev 6:1-2; Rev 19:11-14; Rev 20:11

Of forgiveness and regeneration Isa 1:18 See also Ps 51:7; Rev 3:4-5,18; Rev 6:11; Rev 7:9,13-14

Of superficial righteousness Mt 23:27 See also Eze 13:10-15; Eze 22:28; Ac 23:3

Of joy Ecc 9:7-8

White used descriptively

Est 1:6; La 4:7 See also Ge 30:37; Ge 49:12; Ex 16:31 the manna; Lev 11:18 Skin diseases: Lev 13:3-4,38-39; 2Ki 5:27
Jdg 5:10-11; Est 8:15; Job 6:6; Job 41:32; Joel 1:7 White horses: Zec 1:8; Zec 6:1-6
Mt 5:36; Rev 2:17

See also

2063Christ, perfection
4801black
4807colours
4849snow
5145clothing
6652forgiveness
7342cleanliness
7416purification
8324purity
8767hypocrisy

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