Scarlet and Red in the Bible
Sin and the blood of atonement.
Scarlet and red signify both the deep stain of sin and the blood of sacrifice that washes it away — bound together in Isaiah 1:18.
Key KJV Verses
"...though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."
"...thou shalt bind this line of scarlet thread in the window..."
"...he took the blood of calves...with water, and scarlet wool..."
Sin and salvation in one color
Scarlet pictures sin's deep stain and also the blood that covers it. Rahab's scarlet cord hanging from her window (Joshua 2) saved her household — sin's color became the sign of mercy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does scarlet symbolize in the Bible?
Both the stain of sin and the saving blood that washes it away.
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