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Concise Bible Dictionary
:
This color was used extensively in the hangings of
the tabernacle
; in the vesture of the priests; and in the coverings of the vessels of the tabernacle when they were being removed. The color is typical of
heaven
: the whole of the tabernacle was “a shadow of heavenly things” (Ex. 26; Ex. 28).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Number:
8504
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Transliteration:
tkeleth
Phonic:
tek-ay’-leth
Meaning:
probably for
7827
; the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
KJV Usage:
blue