v. Maroon, Purple, Red
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Rev 17:3 to a woman sitting on a beast and
Latin scarletum. Crimson coloring substance, which in biblical times was obtained from the cochineal, an insect. Within the offerings made by the Israelites for the Temple was this coloring substance, Ex 25, 3; 35, 6 and 23; that it was used for the curtains, the awnings, the tapestries and the veil of the Dwelling, Ex 26; 27, 16; likewise, it was used for priestly garments, such as the ephod and the pectoral, Ex 28.
Digital Bible Dictionary, Grupo C Service & Design Ltda., Colombia, 2003
Source: Digital Bible Dictionary
In Dan 5:7, Dan 5:16, Dan 5:29, the Aramaic word for purple has sometimes been translated “scarlet” in some non-English versions (KJV, KJV, KJV retain purple). The color was probably a rich brilliant crimson, obtained from the eggs of an insect (see PLANTS). Purple and crimson cloth was used for hanging objects in the tabernacle (Exo 25:4; Num 4:8) and for the clothing of the high priest (Exo 39:1). The scarlet cloth was used in purification ceremonies (Num 19:6, KJV). Royal or expensive clothing was scarlet (2Sa 1:24; Pro 31:21; Lam 4:5; Mat 27:28; Rev 17:4). A red thread or a red or scarlet cord appears to have been used to mark things (Gen 38:28; Josh 2:18, Josh 2:21), and the bride’s lips resemble a scarlet or red ribbon (Singing Son 4:3). Sins are red like crimson (Isa 1:18, KJV); this could be the origin of the custom of using the term red or scarlet to denote sinful things.
Source: Hispanic World Bible Dictionary
This was the name given to a special fabric that was dyed a less intense red color than grana, using a dye obtained from an insect called cochineal. The e. It was considered luxurious. Thus, David, when he wept for Saul, says that he “clothed the daughters of Israel” (2Sa 1:24). The Roman soldiers †œput on a cloak of e.† the Lord Jesus (Matt 27:28). In Revelation there is presented a “great dragon e.† (Rev 12:3); a woman sitting on a beast e. (Rev 17:3); it is a merchandise of this woman (Rev 18:12), who adorned herself with it (Rev 18:16). The e. it was preferred by the nobility and the powerful of the land. The term is interchangeable with ‘maroon’, ‘purple’ or ‘red’ in various passages. †¢Colors.
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
type, TYPE COLO
vet, In the OT it is a translation of “shani”, and is often accompanied by the word “tolaath”, “worm or weevil”, evidently denoting that the dye was obtained from some animal of this type, such as the cochineal. Scarlet was much used in the tabernacle tapestry, along with blue and purple; but there it evidently refers to some scarlet-colored fabric. If purple is taken as a symbol of universal kingship and dominion, scarlet can signify earthly greatness and Israelite kingship (Ex. 39:1-29; Josh. 2:18, 21; 2 Sam. 1:24; Prov. 31 :21; Song 4:3; Isa 1:18). In the NT the Lord Jesus was dressed in a scarlet robe, “kokkinos”, Mt. 27:28 (in Mark and John it is “purple”: it could have been an old faded robe that either of the two could have received). Names). Scarlet is also used to mark the earthly greatness of Rome (Rev. 17:3, 4; 18:12, 16).
Source: New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
See COLORS.
Source: Dictionary of the Bible
1. kokkinos (kovkkino”, 2847) is derived from kokkos, grain, and is used from the accumulations of insect eggs, which are collected from the ilex coccifera; the color, however, is obtained from the cochineal itself, which clings to the leaves and branches of the coccifera oak; another species breeds on the leaves of the ficus cactus. The Arabic name for this insect is quirmiz, hence the Castilian term “grana”. It is used: (a) of scarlet wool (Heb 9:19); see in relation to the purification of the leper (Lev 14:4,6: “scarlet”); with the offering of the red heifer (Num 19:6 “scarlet”); (b) of the mantle that the soldiers put on Christ (Mat 27:28); (c) of the beast, seen in symbolic vision (Rev 17:3 “scarlet”; KJV: “red”); (d) of the dress of the “woman” sitting on the “beast” (17.4: “dressed in purple and scarlet”); (e) part of the merchandise of Babylon (18.12); (f) figuratively, of the glory of the city itself; it is used neuter in the last three cases.¶ 2. purros (purrov”, 4450) translates “scarlet”, from the great dragon in Rev 12:3; see BERMEJO.
Source: Vine New Testament Dictionary