Colors
White, Purity, righteousness, justice (Matt. 17:2; Isa. 1:18; Rev. 3:4).
Blue, Heavenly character, conduct, fidelity (Exo. 28:31; Num. 15:38).
Purple, Royalty, Kingly dignity (Judges 8:26; Song of Sol. 3:10).
Scarlet, Earthly glory (Dan. 5:7; Matt. 27:8; Rev. 17:4; 18:16).
Black, Sorrow, affliction, humiliation (Job 30:30; Zech. 6:2; Lam. 4:8).
Minerals
Iron, Strength, severity, suffering (Jer. 1:18; Dan. 7:7; Psa. 105:18).
Brass, Power of endurance, judgment (Exo. 27:2; Psa. 107:16; Rev. 1:5).
Silver, Redemption, ransom of souls (Exo. 30:13-16; 26:25; 1 Pet. 1:19).
Rock, Foundation (Matt. 16:18; strength (Psa. 18:2); refreshment.
Precious Stones, Rank, dignity, graces (Mal. 3:17; 1 Kings 10:2).
Salt, Preservation, incorruption, continuance (Num. 18:19; Matt. 5:13).
Trees
Palm, Victory, uprightness, prosperity (Lev. 7:9; Ps. 92:12; Song of Sol. 7:7).
Vine, Fruitfulness, joy (John 16:1; Psa. 104:15); Israel (Jer. 2:27).
Apple, Refreshment, fragrance (Song of Sol. 2:3,4). Possibly the Apricot.
Cedar, Strength, growth (Psa. 104:16; 1 Kings 5:6; Psa. 102:12).
Olive, Fatness, emblem of the Spirit’s fulness (Judg. 9:8; Zech. 4:2).
Almond, Resurrection, “hastening tree,” first to blossom (Jer. 1:11,12).
Fig, Restoration and healing (1 Sam. 25:18; 30:12; Isa. 38:21).
Plants
Wheat, True children of the kingdom, born of the Spirit (Matt. 27:24).
Tares, (Darnel), resembling wheat, false professors (Matt. 13:38).
Thorns, Evil persons, rejectors of grace (Judg. 9:7-15; Matt. 7:16).
Hyssop, Lowliness, confession, faith (1 Kings 4:33; Psa. 51:7; Exo. 12:22).
Lily, Purity, Loveliness, exaltation (Song of Sol. 2:1-2; Hos. 14:5).
Grass, Man’s fading beauty, the glory of nature (Psa. 37:2).