The Color Blue in the Bible
Heaven, divine revelation, and the Word.
Blue in the Old Testament points to heaven and to God's commandments — woven into priestly garments and the fringes of every Israelite's robe as a reminder to obey.
Key KJV Verses
"...bid them that they make them fringes...and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue: And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the LORD..."
"And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue."
Look up and remember
Every Israelite wore a blue cord on the fringes of their garment so that one glance downward would lift their thoughts heavenward — to the commandments and to the God who gave them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the color blue symbolize in the Bible?
Heaven, divine revelation, and the call to remember and obey God's commandments.
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