In Bible, black is mentioned symbolically with various meanings, not as inherently evil but as part of creation with symbolic uses. Black is associated with darkness, mourning, and judgment in some passages, for example in Lamentations, skin becoming black due to famine symbolizes suffering, and in Revelation, black horse symbolizes famine and scarcity. Black can symbolize sin or impurity in contrast to white for purity, but not always negative, as in Song of Solomon, I am black but comely is used to describe beauty with dark skin. Black also represents mystery and presence of God in dark cloud, as God spoke from thick darkness in Exodus when giving law at Sinai, showing black darkness as divine mystery. In creation, God created darkness and saw it as part of good creation, separating light from darkness. Black sackcloth was worn for mourning and repentance, showing humility before God. Unlike white which often symbolizes purity and righteousness, black in biblical context can mean affliction, but also fertility as in fertile soil. God does not condemn black color itself, as all colors are part of creation. In biblical symbolism, black can mean both judgment and beauty, depending on context, and should not be interpreted as inherently negative, as Song of Solomon celebrates dark skin as beautiful.
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