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== Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_102311" /> == | == Webster's Dictionary <ref name="term_102311" /> == | ||
<p> '''(1):''' (n.) That which covers or hides the real character of anything; semblance; excuse; disguise; appearance. </p> <p> '''(2):''' (n.) | <p> '''(1):''' (n.) That which covers or hides the real character of anything; semblance; excuse; disguise; appearance. </p> <p> '''(2):''' (n.) A distinguishing badge, as a flag or similar symbol (usually in the plural); as, the colors or color of a ship or regiment; the colors of a race horse (that is, of the cap and jacket worn by the jockey). </p> <p> '''(3):''' (n.) The hue or color characteristic of good health and spirits; ruddy complexion. </p> <p> '''(4):''' (n.) That which is used to give color; a paint; a pigment; as, oil colors or water colors. </p> <p> '''(5):''' (n.) [[Shade]] or variety of character; kind; species. </p> <p> '''(6):''' (n.) Any hue distinguished from white or black. </p> <p> '''(7):''' (n.) A property depending on the relations of light to the eye, by which individual and specific differences in the hues and tints of objects are apprehended in vision; as, gay colors; sad colors, etc. </p> <p> '''(8):''' (v. t.) To change or alter the hue or tint of, by dyeing, staining, painting, etc.; to dye; to tinge; to paint; to stain. </p> <p> '''(9):''' (v. t.) To change or alter, as if by dyeing or painting; to give a false appearance to; usually, to give a specious appearance to; to cause to appear attractive; to make plausible; to palliate or excuse; as, the facts were colored by his prejudices. </p> <p> '''(10):''' (n.) An apparent right; as where the defendant in trespass gave to the plaintiff an appearance of title, by stating his title specially, thus removing the cause from the jury to the court. </p> <p> '''(11):''' (v. t.) To hide. </p> <p> '''(12):''' (v. i.) To acquire color; to turn red, especially in the face; to blush. </p> | ||
== Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types <ref name="term_197692" /> == | == Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types <ref name="term_197692" /> == | ||
<p> Leviticus 13:55 (c) Probably this represents the various aspects of sin. Sometimes things that are not wrong appear to be wrong; sometimes things that are wrong appear not to be wrong. </p> <p> Numbers 11:7 (b) The Lord is informing us that both the value and the beauty of this manna was unexcelled, and was excellent for food. The manna changed its color in the eyes of the Israelites. That which was very attractive to them at the first became dull and unattractive at the last. So holy things may become common if they are handled carelessly. Compare the next verse with Exodus 16:31). </p> <p> Isaiah 54:11 (b) This figure reveals how beautiful | <p> Leviticus 13:55 (c) Probably this represents the various aspects of sin. Sometimes things that are not wrong appear to be wrong; sometimes things that are wrong appear not to be wrong. </p> <p> Numbers 11:7 (b) The Lord is informing us that both the value and the beauty of this manna was unexcelled, and was excellent for food. The manna changed its color in the eyes of the Israelites. That which was very attractive to them at the first became dull and unattractive at the last. So holy things may become common if they are handled carelessly. Compare the next verse with Exodus 16:31). </p> <p> Isaiah 54:11 (b) This figure reveals how beautiful GOD will make the nation of [[Israel]] when he restores them to their full glory. </p> <p> Ezekiel 16:16 (b) Here we see a type of the beauty and attraction that Israel made for themselves in order to invite heathen neighbors into their fellowship and fold. </p> <p> Ezekiel 17:3 (b) This presents a description of the greatness and beauty of the King of [[Babylon]] who came to destroy Israel. </p> <p> Acts 27:30 (b) The hypocritical acts of these sailors are represented as a color; as when a wax apple is colored red to make it appear to be a real apple. </p> | ||
== Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words <ref name="term_77114" /> == | == Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words <ref name="term_77114" /> == | ||
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== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_33971" /> == | == Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_33971" /> == | ||
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