The Color White in the Bible
Purity, righteousness, and resurrection glory.
White in Scripture stands for purity and righteousness — the robes of the saints washed in the Lamb's blood and the dazzling garments of the risen Christ.
Key KJV Verses
"...though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow..."
"...and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb."
"...and his raiment was white as the light."
Purity by grace
White is never something sinners produce — it is what God grants. Scarlet sins become white as snow (Isaiah 1:18) only through atonement; the saints' robes are white because they are washed in the blood of the Lamb.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the color white symbolize in the Bible?
Purity, righteousness, and resurrection glory — always a gift of God's cleansing work.
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