Snow & the Bible

In this season of falling flakes, it is inevitable that snow is on our minds. So, what does the Bible have to say about snow? You might be surprised how often snow is mentioned, and how varied is its use in scripture.

Snow in reference to Jesus Christ has to do with His glory. Already in the event known as the Transfiguration (Mk 9:3), we read that his garments were shining, exceeding white as snow. In the resurrection story in Matthew 28:3 the appearance of the angel was like lightning and his clothes were white as snow. In the last book of the Bible John sees Jesus in this way: His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. John tells us that when he saw the Lord in all his glory he fell at his feet as though dead. (Rev. 1:14, 17)