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‘Purple’ in the Bible – All 49 Bible verses / Bible passages

Here you will find all biblical passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Purple’ occurs and how often this word occurs per biblical book. We searched the New and Old Testaments to find all the verses and occurrences of the Word. his article is part of our small concordance.

The term ‘Purple’ occurs 49 times in the Bible. Below you will find all matching biblical passages divided according to the corresponding book.

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book Exodus

Exodus 25:4 hyacinth and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine linen, the hair of goats,Exodus 25:4

Exodus 26:1 “Truly, thus shall you make the tabernacle: You shall make ten curtains of fine twisted linen, and hyacinth as well as purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, with diverse embroidery.Exodus 26:1

Exodus 26:31 You shall also make a veil of hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine twisted linen, wrought with a diversity of continuous and beautiful embroidery.Exodus 26:31

Exodus 26:36 You shall also make a tent at the entrance of the tabernacle from hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine twisted linen, wrought with embroidery.Exodus 26:36

Exodus 27:16 Yet truly, at the entrance of the atrium, there shall be made a hanging of twenty cubits, of hyacinth and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine twisted linen, wrought with embroidery. It shall have four columns, with the same number of bases.Exodus 27:16

Exodus 28:5 And they shall receive gold, and hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine linen.Exodus 28:5

Exodus 28:6 Then they shall make the ephod of gold, and hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine twisted linen, wrought with diverse colors.Exodus 28:6

Exodus 28:8 Likewise, the weaving and all the detail work shall be of gold, and hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine twisted linen.Exodus 28:8

Exodus 28:15 Likewise, you shall make the breastplate of judgment, wrought with diverse colors according to weaving of the ephod: of gold, hyacinth and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine twisted linen.Exodus 28:15

Exodus 28:33 Yet truly, beneath it, at the base of the same tunic, all around, you shall make something like pomegranates, from hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, with little bells set in their midst.Exodus 28:33

Exodus 35:6 hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine linen, the hair of goats,Exodus 35:6

Exodus 35:23 If anyone had hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, fine linen and the hair of goats, the skins of rams, dyed red, and violet skins,Exodus 35:23

Exodus 35:25 But the skillful women also gave whatever they had spun: hyacinth, purple, and vermillion, as well as fine linen,Exodus 35:25

Exodus 35:35 He has taught both of them wisdom, in order to do the work of carpentry, tapestry, and embroidery, from hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine linen, and every textile, and to discover whatever may be new.”Exodus 35:35

Exodus 36:8 And all those who were wise of heart, in order to accomplish the work of the tabernacle, made ten curtains of fine twisted linen, and hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, with diverse workmanship by the art of embroidery.Exodus 36:8

Exodus 36:35 He also made a veil from hyacinth, and purple, from vermillion as well as fine twisted linen, with varied and distinctive embroidery,Exodus 36:35

Exodus 36:37 He also made a tent at the entrance of the tabernacle from hyacinth, purple, vermillion, and fine twisted linen, wrought with embroidery,Exodus 36:37

Exodus 38:18 And he made, at its entrance, a hanging, wrought with embroidery, of hyacinth, purple, vermillion, and fine twisted linen, which held twenty cubits in length, yet truly it was five cubits in height, as with the measure of all the hangings of the atrium.Exodus 38:18

Exodus 38:23 He was joined by his associate, Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, from the tribe of Dan, who himself was also an exceptional artisan of wood, and of weaving, as well as of embroidery, with hyacinth, purple, vermillion, and fine linen.Exodus 38:23

Exodus 39:1 Truly, from hyacinth and purple, vermillion and fine linen, he made the vestments with which Aaron was clothed when he ministered in the holy places, just as the Lord instructed Moses.Exodus 39:1

Exodus 39:2 And so he made an ephod of gold, hyacinth, and purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine twisted linen,Exodus 39:2

Exodus 39:8 He also made a breastplate, wrought with embroidery, according to the work of the ephod, from gold, hyacinth, purple, and twice-dyed scarlet, and fine twisted linen:Exodus 39:8

Exodus 39:22 Then, at the feet below, they also made pomegranates from hyacinth, purple, vermillion, and fine twisted linen,Exodus 39:22

Exodus 39:28 Truly, they also made a wide band of fine twisted linen, hyacinth, purple, as well as vermillion, twice-dyed, with skillful embroidery, just as the Lord had instructed Moses.Exodus 39:28

Number of the word / term Purple in Exodus: 24

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book Numbers

Numbers 4:13 Moreover, they shall cleanse the altar of ashes, and they shall wrap it in a purple garment,Numbers 4:13

Number of the word / term Purple in Numbers: 1

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book Judges

Judges 8:26 And the weight of the earrings that he requested was one thousand seven hundred shekels of gold, aside from the ornaments, and necklaces, and purple garments, which the kings of Midian were accustomed to use, and aside from the gold chains on the camels.Judges 8:26

Number of the word / term Purple in Judges: 1

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book 2 Chronicles

2 Chronicles 2:7 Therefore, send to me a learned man, who knows how to work with gold and silver, with brass and iron, with purple, scarlet, and hyacinth, and who knows how to carve engravings, along with these artisans that I have with me in Judea and Jerusalem, whom my father David has prepared.2 Chronicles 2:7

2 Chronicles 2:14 the son of a woman from the daughters of Dan, whose father was a Tyrian, who knows how to work with gold and silver, with brass and iron, and with marble and timber, as well as with purple, and hyacinth, and fine linen, and scarlet. And he knows how to carve every kind of engraving, and how to devise prudently whatever may be necessary to the work, with your artisans and with the artisans of my lord David, your father.2 Chronicles 2:14

2 Chronicles 3:14 Also, he made a veil from hyacinth, purple, scarlet, and fine linen. And he wove within it cherubim.2 Chronicles 3:14

Number of the word / term Purple in 2 Chronicles: 3

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book Esther

Esther 1:6 And, in every direction, tents the color of the sky and of flax as well as hyacinth were hung up, suspended by cords of linen and even purple, which had been placed through rings of ivory and were held up with marble columns. The couches also, of gold and silver, had been arranged over a pavement of emerald-green, bearing scattered jewels, which was decorated with a wonderful variety of images.Esther 1:6

Esther 8:15 But Mordecai, going forth from the palace and from the king’s presence, shone in royal apparel the color of hyacinth and of the sky, wearing a golden crown on his head, and clothed with a cloak of silk and purple. And all the city rejoiced and was joyful.Esther 8:15

Number of the word / term Purple in Esther: 2

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book Proverbs

Proverbs 31:22 She has made embroidered clothing for herself. Fine linen and purple is her garment.Proverbs 31:22

Number of the word / term Purple in Proverbs: 1

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book Song

Song of Solomon 3:10 He made its columns of silver, the reclining place of gold, the ascent of purple; the middle he covered well, out of charity for the daughters of Jerusalem.Song of Solomon 3:10

Song of Solomon 7:5 Your head is like Carmel, and the hairs of your head are like the purple of the king, bound into pleats.Song of Solomon 7:5

Number of the word / term Purple in Song: 2

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book Jeremiah

Jeremiah 10:9 Rolled silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz. It is the work of a craftsman, and of the hand of a coppersmith. Hyacinth and purple is their clothing. All these things are the work of artists.Jeremiah 10:9

Number of the word / term Purple in Jeremiah: 1

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book Ezekiel

Ezekiel 27:7 Colorful fine linen from Egypt was woven for you as a sail to be placed upon the mast; hyacinth and purple from the islands of Elishah were made into your covering.Ezekiel 27:7

Ezekiel 27:16 The Syrian was your merchant. Because of the multitude of your works, they offered jewels, and purple, and patterned cloth, and fine linen, and silk, and other valuables in your market.Ezekiel 27:16

Number of the word / term Purple in Ezekiel: 2

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book Daniel

Daniel 5:7 And the king cried out loudly for them to bring in the astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers. And the king proclaimed to the wise men of Babylon, saying, “Whoever will read this writing and make known to me its interpretation will be clothed with purple, and will have a golden chain on his neck, and will be third in my kingdom.”Daniel 5:7

Daniel 5:16 Furthermore, I have heard about you that you can interpret obscure things and solve difficulties. So then, if you succeed in reading the writing, and in revealing its interpretation, you will be clothed with purple, and you will have a chain of gold around your neck, and you will be the third leader in my kingdom.”Daniel 5:16

Daniel 5:29 Then, by the king’s command, Daniel was dressed with purple, and a chain of gold was placed around his neck, and it was proclaimed of him that he held power as the third in the kingdom.Daniel 5:29

Number of the word / term Purple in Daniel: 3

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book Mark

Mark 15:17 And they clothed him with purple. And platting a crown of thorns, they placed it on him.Mark 15:17

Mark 15:20 And after they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple, and they clothed him in his own garments. And they led him away, so that they might crucify him.Mark 15:20

Number of the word / term Purple in Mark: 2

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book Luke

Luke 16:19 A certain man was wealthy, and he was clothed in purple and in fine linen. And he feasted splendidly every day.Luke 16:19

Number of the word / term Purple in Luke: 1

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book John

John 19:2 And the soldiers, plaiting a crown of thorns, imposed it on his head. And they put a purple garment around him.John 19:2

John 19:5 (Then Jesus went out, bearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment.) And he said to them, “Behold the man.”John 19:5

Number of the word / term Purple in John: 2

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book Acts

Acts 16:14 And a certain woman, named Lydia, a seller of purple in the city of Thyatira, a worshiper of God, listened. And the Lord opened her heart to be receptive to what Paul was saying.Acts 16:14

Number of the word / term Purple in Acts: 1

Bible passages with ‘Purple’ in the book Revelation

Revelation 17:4 And the woman was clothed all around with purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls, holding a golden cup in her hand, filled with the abomination and with the filth of her fornication.Revelation 17:4

Revelation 18:12 merchandise of gold and silver and precious stones and pearls, and of fine linen and purple and silk and scarlet, and of every citrus tree wood, and of every tool of ivory, and of every tool from precious stone and brass and iron and marble,Revelation 18:12

Revelation 18:16 and saying: ‘Woe! Woe! to that great city, which was clothed with fine linen and purple and scarlet, and which was adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls.’Revelation 18:16

Number of the word / term ‘Purple’ in Revelation: 3

These texts are taken from the following version: Catholic Public Domain Version.

Number of Bible Verses found on the topic: 49

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