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Precious stones
frequently referred to (1 Kings 10:2; 2 Chronicles 3:6; 9:10; Rev. 18:16; 21:19)
There are about twenty different names of such stones in the Bible. They are figuratively introduced to denote value, beauty, durability (Song of Songs 5:14; Isa 54:11-12; Lam. 4:7).
STONES:
- diamond
- ruby
- adamant
- agate
- amber
- amethyst
- bdellium
- beryl
- carbuncle
- carnelian (see: sardine stone)
- chalcedony
- chrysoprasus
- coral
- crystal
- emerald
- garnet (see: carbuncle)
- jacinth
- jasper
- lapis lazuli (see: sapphire)
- ligure
- onyx
- opal (see: ligure)
- pearl (also see: bdellium, ruby)
- quartz (see: agate, amethyst, chalcedony, and crystal)
- sapphire
- sardine stone
- sardonyx
- topaz
USES:
- apparel
- ceiling (decoration)
- earrings
- ephod
- forehead
- gate (stones and pearls)
- gift
- nose-jewels
- ring
- High Priest
- breastplate
ALSO SEE
- mine
- goldsmith
- graving
- ouches
- Havilah (source of bdellium, onyx, and gold)
- Malcam (bejeweled idol)
- Nebuchadnezzar (onyx cameo)
- Sheba (queen brought gift of precious stones)
- treasure houses
- treasure cities
- treasury
- Tyre (its cunning workmen celebrated for their engraving of precious stones)