Bible Concordance: Variegated

4182. polupoikilos -- of differing colors
... manifold. From polus and poikilos; much variegated, ie Multifarious -- manifold.
see GREEK polus. see GREEK poikilos. (polupoikilos) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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Strong's Hebrew

1264. berom -- variegated cloth
... 1263, 1264. berom. 1265 . variegated cloth. Transliteration: berom Phonetic
Spelling: (ber-ome') Short Definition: colors. Word ...
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6641. tsabua -- colored, variegated
... 6640, 6641. tsabua. 6642 . colored, variegated. Transliteration: tsabua
Phonetic Spelling: (tsaw-boo'-ah) Short Definition: speckled. ...
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7553. riqmah -- variegated stuff
... 7552, 7553. riqmah. 7554 . variegated stuff. Transliteration: riqmah
Phonetic Spelling: (rik-maw') Short Definition: embroidered. ...
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6649. Tsibon -- "hyena," a Horite
... Zibeon. From the same as tseba'; variegated; Tsibon, an Idumaean -- Zibeon. see
HEBREW tseba'. 6648, 6649. Tsibon. 6650 . Strong's Numbers.
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Library

Fragment vi. In a Similar Manner Should He Conduct Himself to ...
... Footnotes: [1299] Murrhine vessels were first introduced into Rome by Pompey. They
were valued chiefly for their variegated colours, and were extremely costly. ...
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God Alone Creates those Things which are Changed by Magic Art.
... [387] Yet neither were the cattle themselves creators of the variety of their own
offspring, because the variegated image, impressed through their eyes by the ...
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The Mystical Meanings in the Proportions of Numbers, Geometrical ...
... Such David describes the Church: "The queen stood on thy right hand, enveloped in
a golden robe, variegated;" [3351] and with Hellenic and superabundant ...
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Hymns for the Use of the People Called Methodists
... Away to the west stretches the chess-board of variegated woodland, meadows, and
ploughed fields till it rises suddenly on a far horizon to that sharp ridge on ...
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That Every Divine Illumination, Whilst Going Forth Lovingly to the ...
... that the supremely Divine Ray should otherwise illuminate us, except so far as it
is enveloped, for the purpose of instruction, in variegated sacred veils, and ...
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Concerning Sacerdotal Consecrations.
... heavenly and legal, like the mean between extremes, common to the one, by intellectual
contemplations, and to the other, because it is variegated by sensible ...
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The Origin of Female Ornamentation, Traced Back to the Angels who ...
... and as it were peculiarly upon women that instrumental mean of womanly ostentation,
the radiances of jewels wherewith necklaces are variegated, and the ...
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Light and Shade.
... Through the midst of the valley might be marked the meandering track of the
Chiang-chiu river, the whole region beautifully variegated with fruit trees, shade ...
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The System of the Moral Universe not Purposely Involved in ...
... as a child," said he, "playing on the sea-shore; now finding some pebble rather
more polished, and now some shell rather more agreeably variegated than another ...
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On Costly Vessels.
... and tripods fashioned of ivory, and couches with silver feet and inlaid with ivory,
and folding-doors of beds studded with gold and variegated with tortoise ...
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Thesaurus

Variegated (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Having marks or patches of different colors;
as, variegated leaves, or flowers. ...Variegated (1 Occurrence). ...
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Embroidery (12 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Diversified ornaments, especially by contrasted figures and colors; variegated
decoration. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. EMBROIDERY. ...
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Varied (3 Occurrences)

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Various (52 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Changeable; uncertain; inconstant; variable. 3. (a.) Variegated; diversified;
not monotonous. Multi-Version Concordance Various (52 Occurrences). ...
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Varieties (5 Occurrences)

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Olive (61 Occurrences)
... are the emblems of peace. The wood is yellowish brown and beautifully
variegated. 2. (n.) The fruit of the olive. It has been much ...
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Fretted (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (pp & a.) Agitated; vexed; worried. 4. (pp & a.) Ornamented with fretwork;
furnished with frets; variegated; made rough on the surface. ...
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Traded (16 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 27:24 these traded with thee in sumptuous clothes, in wrappings of blue
and broidered work, and in chests full of variegated stuffs, bound with cords ...
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Rekem (6 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Embroidered; variegated. (1.) One of the five
Midianite kings whom the Israelites destroyed (Numbers 31:8). ...
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Topical Encyclopedia

The term "variegated" refers to something that is marked by a variety of colors or patterns. In a biblical context, while the specific word "variegated" may not appear in most translations, the concept can be related to the diversity and richness of God's creation, as well as the multifaceted wisdom and grace of God.

Creation and Diversity

The Bible begins with the account of creation, where God brings forth a world filled with diverse forms of life and beauty. Genesis 1:11-12 (BSB) states, "Then God said, 'Let the earth bring forth vegetation, seed-bearing plants and fruit trees, each bearing fruit with seed according to its kind.' And it was so. The earth produced vegetation: seed-bearing plants according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good." This passage highlights the variety and complexity of the natural world, reflecting God's creativity and the variegated nature of His creation.

Joseph's Variegated Robe

One of the most well-known biblical references to a variegated garment is the robe given to Joseph by his father Jacob. Genesis 37:3 (BSB) notes, "Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons because he had been born to him in his old age, and he made him a robe of many colors." This robe, often described as a "coat of many colors," symbolizes Jacob's special affection for Joseph and sets the stage for the events that follow in Joseph's life, including his brothers' jealousy and his eventual rise to power in Egypt.

The Multifaceted Wisdom of God

The concept of variegation can also be applied metaphorically to describe the manifold wisdom of God. In Ephesians 3:10 (BSB), the Apostle Paul writes, "His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms." The term "manifold" here can be understood as "variegated," indicating the diverse and intricate nature of God's wisdom, which is revealed through the church to both earthly and heavenly beings.

Spiritual Gifts and the Body of Christ

The New Testament further illustrates the variegated nature of God's work through the diversity of spiritual gifts within the body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (BSB), Paul explains, "There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people." This passage emphasizes the variety of gifts and functions within the church, all orchestrated by the same Spirit, to build up the body of Christ in unity and love.

Conclusion

While the term "variegated" itself may not be explicitly found in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the diversity and richness of God's creation, His wisdom, and His work within the church. Through these examples, believers are reminded of the beauty and complexity of God's design and the call to appreciate and steward the variety present in His world and His people.

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