The term "gorgeous" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of beauty and splendor is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The Bible often uses imagery of beauty to describe God's creation, His dwelling place, and His attributes.

Biblical References to Beauty and Splendor:

1. Creation's Beauty: The Bible begins with the account of creation, where God declares His creation "very good" (Genesis 1:31). The natural world, with its intricate design and breathtaking vistas, reflects the glory and majesty of the Creator. Psalm 19:1 states, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands."

2. The Tabernacle and Temple: The construction of the Tabernacle and later the Temple in Jerusalem were marked by detailed instructions for beauty and craftsmanship. Exodus 28:2 describes the garments for Aaron as "sacred garments for glory and beauty." The Temple built by Solomon was renowned for its splendor, as described in 1 Kings 6 and 2 Chronicles 3-4.

3. The Beauty of Holiness: The Bible often associates beauty with holiness. Psalm 29:2 exhorts, "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness." This suggests that true beauty is found in the character and presence of God.

4. The Bride of Christ: The Church, as the Bride of Christ, is depicted in terms of beauty and purity. Ephesians 5:27 speaks of Christ presenting the Church to Himself "in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but holy and blameless."

5. The New Jerusalem: Revelation 21 provides a vivid description of the New Jerusalem, a city of unparalleled beauty and glory. Revelation 21:11 describes it as "having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal."

Spiritual Implications:

In Scripture, physical beauty is often a metaphor for spiritual truths. The beauty of God's creation points to His divine nature and eternal power (Romans 1:20). The splendor of the Tabernacle and Temple symbolizes God's presence among His people. The beauty of holiness reflects the moral and spiritual purity that God desires in His people.

Warnings Against Vanity:

While the Bible acknowledges beauty, it also warns against vanity and the fleeting nature of physical appearance. Proverbs 31:30 states, "Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised." This highlights the importance of inner beauty and godly character over outward appearance.

Conclusion:

The concept of "gorgeous" in the biblical context transcends mere physical appearance, pointing instead to the divine beauty of God's creation, His holiness, and the spiritual beauty He desires in His people. Through the lens of Scripture, true beauty is found in the reflection of God's glory and the pursuit of holiness.(n.) Imposing through splendid or various colors; showy; fine; magnificent.GORGEOUS; GORGEOUSLY

gor'-jus, gor'-jus-li (mikhlol; lampros): Mikhlol occurs twice in the Old Testament, translated in the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) "most gorgeously" (Ezekiel 23:12); in Ezekiel 38:4, the King James Version translates "all sorts" (of armor), the Revised Version (British and American) "clothed in full armor." Lampros ("shining," "bright"), is only once translated "gorgeous" (Luke 23:11); "Herod. arrayed him in a gorgeous robe," the Revised Version (British and American) "gorgeous apparel." We have also in Luke 7:25, "They that are gorgeously appareled (endoxos, "splendid," "glorious"). are in kings' courts." They were scarcely to be looked for among the prophets, or in the new community of Jesus.

W. L. Walker

2986. lampros -- bright
... Word Origin from lampo Definition bright NASB Word Usage bright (3), clear (1),
fine (2), gorgeous (1), shining (1), splendid (1). bright, clear, white. ...
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1741. endoxos -- held in honor, glorious
... glorious, gorgeous, honorable. From en and doxa; in glory, ie Splendid, (figuratively)
noble -- glorious, gorgeous(-ly), honourable. see GREEK en. ...
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4358. miklol -- perfection, gorgeous attire
... 4357, 4358. miklol. 4359 . perfection, gorgeous attire. Transliteration: miklol
Phonetic Spelling: (mik-lole') Short Definition: magnificently. ...
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4360. maklul -- a thing made perfect, probably a gorgeous garment
... maklul. 4361 . a thing made perfect, probably a gorgeous garment. Transliteration:
maklul Phonetic Spelling: (mik-lool') Short Definition: garments. ...
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Man's Life his Monument.
... his best monument. He needs no sculptured tomb, no gorgeous trappings,
no fulsome epitaph, to keep his memory green. The cunning ...
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The Coming of the Pharaoh
... of hysteria. An hour after sunrise on the day of the Pharaoh's coming a
gorgeous regatta assembled off the wharves of Memphis. It ...
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Solomon's Temple Spiritualized
... its erection. The plan, the elevation, the whole arrangement of this gorgeous
temple, proceeded from the Divine Architect. He who ...
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The Adventures of Saint George of England.
... There were beautiful lakes of the clearest water, full of fish of strange shapes
and gorgeous hues, which swam up to the surface, and gazed with curious eyes ...
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Anxieties and Troubles, Friends and Foes
... them off. Philip,' said Chrysostom, I cannot bear the sight of all these
curtains and tapestries and gorgeous superfluities. The ...
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Significant Phrases
... corruption and decay. costly and gorgeous. counselor and guide. countless and
indescribable. ... gloomy and morose. glorious and gorgeous. glowing and exaggerated. ...
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The Home Scene.
... love to receive a living fulfilment: "Where two or three are gathered together in
my name, there am I in the midst of them." Though many a gorgeous palace was ...
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Hebrew Captives; Or, Mordecai and Esther.
... attention to the reigning monarch. He marched against the gorgeous metropolis,
and besieged it for two years in vain. He at last thought ...
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The Gathering Storm
... But if the delightfulness of Antioch had made it the chosen home of so many hereditary
millionaires, successful merchants, and gorgeous criminals,' what was ...
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The Sifting Time, 1743-1750.
... and low thinking; and instead of spending their money on the poor they spent it
now on grand illuminations, transparent pictures, and gorgeous musical festivals ...
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Gorgeous (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Imposing through splendid or various colors; showy;
fine; magnificent. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. GORGEOUS; GORGEOUSLY. ...
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Gorgeously (3 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia GORGEOUS; GORGEOUSLY. gor'-jus,
gor'-jus-li (mikhlol; lampros): Mikhlol occurs twice in the Old ...
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Peacock
... genus Pavo. Japan is the native home of the plainer peafowl; Siam, Ceylon
and India produce the commonest and most gorgeous. The ...
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Colors (12 Occurrences)
... (2) Their religious laws: These forbade expression in color or form (Exodus 20:4).
Yielding to the attractions of gorgeous display was discouraged by such ...
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Color (18 Occurrences)
... (2) Their religious laws: These forbade expression in color or form (Exodus 20:4).
Yielding to the attractions of gorgeous display was discouraged by such ...
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Naught (40 Occurrences)
... (WBS). Luke 23:11 And Herod with his troops set him at naught, and mocked him, and
arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. (WBS). ...
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Nought (104 Occurrences)
... Luke 23:11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and
arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. (KJV ASV DBY YLT). ...
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Lily (9 Occurrences)
... plants in general, or if one genus is to be selected, that it must be the genus
Iris, which is "large, vigorous, elegant in form, and gorgeous in colouring.". ...
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Gorged (2 Occurrences)

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Fabric (8 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 27:24 These were thy traffickers in gorgeous fabrics, in wrappings of blue
and richly woven work, and in chests of rich apparel, bound with cords and ...
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