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White
A symbol of purity (2 Chr. 5:12; Ps. 51:7; Isa. 1:18; Rev. 3:18; 7:14). Our Lord, at his transfiguration, appeared in raiment “white as the light” (Matt. 17:2, etc.).
In the Bible
70
Verses where White is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 2 Chronicles 5:12
all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets.
- 2 Kings 5:27
Therefore, the leprosy of Naaman will cling to you and your descendants forever!” And as Gehazi left his presence, he was leprous—as white as snow.
- Acts 1:10
They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.
- Daniel 7:9
As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze.
- Daniel 11:35
Some of the wise will fall so that they may be refined, purified, and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time.
- Daniel 12:10
Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.
+64 more verses naming White.
Scripture on White
47
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- 2 Chronicles 5Isaiah 1Zechariah 6Matthew 17Revelation 6Genesis 40Genesis 49Exodus 4Exodus 16Leviticus 11Numbers 12Deuteronomy 14Judges 52 Kings 5Esther 1Esther 8Job 6Job 41Psalms 51Psalms 68Ecclesiastes 9Song of Solomon 5Ezekiel 27Daniel 7Daniel 11Daniel 12Joel 1Zechariah 1Matthew 5Matthew 28Mark 9Mark 16Luke 9John 4John 20Acts 1Revelation 1Revelation 2Revelation 4Revelation 14Revelation 15Revelation 20
Entries that reference White
9
Voices on White
24
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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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