v. Scarlet, Purple, Red
Gen 38:28 took and tied to his hand a thread of g
Jos 2:18 you shall tie this cord of ga to the window by
Isa 1:18 if your sins be as g, as
This was the name given to a thread or cord dyed with the dye that is extracted from an insect called cochineal or quermes. By squeezing several of these, a reddish-colored liquid is obtained in which the fabrics, especially wool, are submerged. To one of the sons of † ¢ Tamar, who put out his arm before his brother’s twin at the time of delivery, † œthe midwife took and tied to his hand a thread of g.† (Gen 38:28) . G was used. in purification ceremonies (Lev 14:4, Lev 14:6, Lev 14:49, Lev 14:51-52). † ¢ Rahab tied † œa cord of g.† in the window of her house as a sign to save her from the destruction of Jericho (Jos 2:18, Jos 2:21). Solomon asked †¢Hiram to send him †œa skillful man who knows how to work…in purple, in g. and in blue† (2Ch 2:7) for the construction of the †¢temple. Solomon’s chariot seat was from g. (Ch 3:10). It is said of the Bride that her lips are † œas a thread of g.† (Can 4: 3). God promises Israel that after her repentance, if her † œsins be as g., they shall be white as snow † (Isa 1:18). the g it was used a lot in dresses considered luxurious (Jer 4:30; Nah 2:3).
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
See SCARLET.
Source: New Illustrated Bible Dictionary