- Genesis 9:13 (NIV)
“I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.”
- Exodus 26:1 (NIV)
“Make the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by a skilled worker.”
- Exodus 28:6 (NIV)
“Make the ephod of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen—the work of skilled hands.”
- Exodus 28:15 (NIV)
“Fashion a breastpiece for making decisions—the work of skilled hands. Make it like the ephod: of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen.”
- Exodus 28:33 (NIV)
“Make pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet yarn around the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them.”
- Exodus 28:37 (NIV)
“Fasten it to the turban by its two gold chains placed loosely around the head. These are to be fastened to the front of the turban.”
- Exodus 36:37 (NIV)
“They made the curtain of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, with cherubim woven into it by a skilled worker.”
- Numbers 4:6 (NIV)
“Then they are to cover the curtain with a durable leather, spread a cloth of solid blue over that and put the poles in place.”
- Numbers 4:7 (NIV)
“Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and put on it the plates, dishes and bowls, and the jars for drink offerings; the bread that is continually there is to remain on it.”
- Numbers 15:38 (NIV)
“Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘Throughout the generations to come you are to make tassels on the corners of your garments, with a blue cord on each tassel.”
- Ezekiel 1:26 (NIV)
“Above the vault over their heads was what looked like a throne of lapis lazuli, and high above on the throne was a figure like that of a man.”
- Ezekiel 10:9 (NIV)
“I looked, and I saw beside the cherubim four wheels, one beside each of the cherubim; the wheels sparkled like topaz.”
- Ezekiel 27:7 (NIV)
“Fine embroidered linen from Egypt was your sail and served as your banner; your awnings were of blue and purple from the coasts of Elishah.”
- Ezekiel 27:24 (NIV)
“‘In your marketplace they traded with you beautiful garments, blue fabric, embroidered work and multicolored rugs with cords twisted and tightly knotted.”
- Ezekiel 28:13 (NIV)
“You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone adorned you: carnelian, chrysolite and emerald, topaz, onyx and jasper, lapis lazuli, turquoise and beryl. Your settings and mountings were made of gold; on the day you were created they were prepared.”
- Ezekiel 27:16 (NIV)
“Aram did business with you because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise, purple fabric, embroidered work, fine linen, coral and rubies for your merchandise.”
- Ezekiel 16:10 (NIV)
“I put a ring on your nose, earrings on your ears and a beautiful crown on your head.”
- Ezekiel 23:15 (NIV)
“…clothed in blue, governors and commanders, all of them handsome young men, and mounted horsemen.”
- Ezekiel 23:40 (NIV)
“They even sent messengers for men who came from far away, and when they arrived you bathed yourself for them, applied eye makeup, and put on your jewelry.”
- Daniel 5:7 (NIV)
“The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers and diviners to be brought and said to these wise men of Babylon, ‘Whoever reads this writing and tells me what it means will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.’”
- Song of Solomon 1:5 (NIV)
“Dark am I, yet lovely, daughters of Jerusalem, dark like the tents of Kedar, like the tent curtains of Solomon.”
- Song of Solomon 3:10 (NIV)
“He made its posts of silver, its base of gold and its seat of purple fabric, with its interior lovingly inlaid by the daughters of Jerusalem.”
- Song of Solomon 7:5 (NIV)
“Your head crowns you like Mount Carmel. Your hair is like royal tapestry; the king is held captive by its tresses.”
- Revelation 21:19-20 (NIV)
“The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, the fifth onyx, the sixth ruby, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth turquoise, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.”
- Revelation 17:4 (NIV)
“The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls. She held a golden cup in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries.”
- Revelation 18:12 (NIV)
“cargoes of cinnamon and spice, of incense, myrrh and frankincense, of wine and olive oil, of fine flour and wheat; cattle and sheep; horses and carriages; and human beings sold as slaves.”
- Revelation 18:16 (NIV)
“‘Woe! Woe to you, great city, dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet, and glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls!’”
- Revelation 19:8 (NIV)
“Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.”
- Revelation 19:14 (NIV)
“The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean.”
- Revelation 22:1-2 (NIV)
“Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.”