25 Bible Verses about Gold
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Now in a great house there are not only articles of gold and silver, but also others of wood and of earthenware; and some are for specially honourable, and others for common use.
The solid fabric of the wall was jasper; and the city itself was made of gold, resembling transparent glass.
For suppose a man comes into one of your meetings wearing gold rings and fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man wearing shabby clothes,
weeping aloud and sorrowing, and saying, 'Alas, alas, for this great city, which was brilliantly arrayed in fine linen, and purple and scarlet stuff, and beautified with gold, jewels and pearls;
Therefore I counsel you to buy of Me gold refined in the fire that you may become rich, and white robes to put on, so as to hide your shameful nakedness, and eye-salve to anoint your eyes with, so that you may be able to see.
The sorrow comes in order that the testing of your faith--being more precious than that of gold, which perishes and yet is proved by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ.
And the merchants of the earth weep aloud and lament over her, because now there is no sale for their cargoes-- cargoes of gold and silver, of jewels and pearls, of fine linen, purple and silk, and of scarlet stuff; all kinds of rare woods, and all kinds of goods in ivory and in very costly wood, in bronze, steel and marble. Also cinnamon and amomum; odors to burn as incense or for perfume; frankincense, wine, oil; fine flour, wheat, cattle and sheep; horses and carriages and slaves; and the lives of men.
So they entered the house; and when they saw the babe with His mother Mary, they prostrated themselves and did Him homage, and opening their treasure-chests offered gifts to Him--gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Surrounding the throne there were also twenty-four other thrones, on which sat twenty-four Elders clothed in white robes, with victors' wreaths of gold upon their heads.
Then I looked, and a white cloud appeared, and sitting on the cloud was some One resembling the Son of Man, having a wreath of gold upon His head and in His hand a sharp sickle.
Your adornment ought not to be a merely outward thing--one of plaiting the hair, putting on jewelry, or wearing beautiful dresses.
Since then we are God's offspring, we ought not to imagine that His nature resembles gold or silver or marble, or anything sculptured by the art and inventive faculty of man.
But the rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues, did not even then repent and leave the things they had made, so as to cease worshipping the demons, and the idols of gold and silver, bronze, stone, and wood, which can neither see nor hear, nor move.
These twelve Jesus sent on a mission, after giving them their instructions: "Go not," He said, "among the Gentiles, and enter no Samaritan town; but, instead of that, go to the lost sheep of Israel's race. And as you go, preach and say, 'The Kingdom of the Heavens is close at hand.'read more.
Cure the sick, raise the dead to life, cleanse lepers, drive out demons: you have received without payment, give without payment. "Provide no gold, nor even silver nor copper to carry in your pockets; no bag for your journey, nor change of linen, nor shoes, nor stick; for the labourer deserves his food.
"I have no silver or gold," Peter said, "but what I have, I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ, the Nazarene-- walk!"
knowing, as you do, that it was not with a ransom of perishable wealth, such as silver or gold, that you were set free from your frivolous habits of life which had been handed down to you from your forefathers,
The woman was clothed in purple and scarlet, and was brilliantly attired with gold and jewels and pearls. She held in her hand a cup of gold, full of abominations, and she gave filthy indications of her fornication.
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Censers » Made of » Gold
Commerce » Articles of » Gold
cargoes of gold and silver, of jewels and pearls, of fine linen, purple and silk, and of scarlet stuff; all kinds of rare woods, and all kinds of goods in ivory and in very costly wood, in bronze, steel and marble.
Girdles » Made of » Gold
and in the center of the lampstands some One resembling the Son of Man, clothed in a robe which reached to His feet, and with a girdle of gold across His breast.
and there came out of the sanctuary the seven angels who were bringing the seven plagues. The angels were clad in pure, bright linen, and had girdles of gold across their breasts.
Gold » Used as money
So they entered the house; and when they saw the babe with His mother Mary, they prostrated themselves and did Him homage, and opening their treasure-chests offered gifts to Him--gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
"Provide no gold, nor even silver nor copper to carry in your pockets;
knowing, as you do, that it was not with a ransom of perishable wealth, such as silver or gold, that you were set free from your frivolous habits of life which had been handed down to you from your forefathers,
Gold » Used in the arts » Overlaying with
Gold » Some things more precious than
Gold » Used in the arts » Into ornaments
Gold » Refined
Gold » Offering of, for temple
Gold » Exacted as tribute
Gold » Used in the arts » Crowns made of
Gold » Altar lamps, and other articles made of
Gold » Was used for » Sacred candlesticks
Gold » Most valuable when pure and fine
Gold » Was used for » Sacred utensils
Gold » From ophir
Gold » Taken in war, dedicated to God
Gold » Priestly and royal garments adorned with
Gold » Was used for » Idols
Gold » Figurative
And whether the building which any one is erecting on that foundation be of gold or silver or costly stones, of timber or hay or straw--
Gold » Vanity of heaping up
Gold » Was used for » Rings
For suppose a man comes into one of your meetings wearing gold rings and fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man wearing shabby clothes,
Gold » Was used for » Shields
Gold » Described as » Malleable
Gold » Sheba
Gold » For the temple
Gold » Refined and tried by fire
The sorrow comes in order that the testing of your faith--being more precious than that of gold, which perishes and yet is proved by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ.
Gold » Imported by solomon
Gold » Given as presents
So they entered the house; and when they saw the babe with His mother Mary, they prostrated themselves and did Him homage, and opening their treasure-chests offered gifts to Him--gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Gold » Was used for » Overlaying the tabernacle
Gold » Was used for » Crowns
Gold » Was used for » Chains
Gold » Working in, a trade
Gold » Was used for » Vessels
Gold » Was used for » Earrings
Gold » Abounded in » Ophir
Gold » Abounded in » Sheba
Gold » Vessels and utensils made of, for the tabernacle
Gold » Described as » Precious
Gold » Symbolical
And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each of them consisting of a single pearl. And the main street of the city was made of pure gold, resembling transparent glass.
The solid fabric of the wall was jasper; and the city itself was made of gold, resembling transparent glass.
Gold » Used in the arts » The lampstands made of, for the tabernacle
Gold » Belongs to God
Gold » Wedge of
Gold » Illustrative of » True converts
And whether the building which any one is erecting on that foundation be of gold or silver or costly stones, of timber or hay or straw--
Gold » Estimated by weight
Gold » Found in the earth
Gold » Was used for » Overlaying cherubims in temple
Gold » Was used for » Footstools
Gold » Abundance of, in solomon's reign
Gold » Kings of israel not to multiply
Gold » Abounded in » Parvaim
Gold » Liable to » Grow dim
Gold » Illustrative of » The doctrines of grace
Therefore I counsel you to buy of Me gold refined in the fire that you may become rich, and white robes to put on, so as to hide your shameful nakedness, and eye-salve to anoint your eyes with, so that you may be able to see.
Gold » Was used for » Mercy seat and cherubims
Gold » Was used for » Overlaying the ark, &c
Gold » Was used for » Overlaying the temple
Gold » Solomon rich in
Gold » Was used for » Overlaying throne of solomon
Gold » Was used for » Ornaments
Gold » Described as » Fusible
Gold » An article of commerce
Gold » Used in the arts » Shields of
Gold » Was used for » Overlaying floor of temple
Gold » Described as » Valuable
Gold » Abounded in » Havilah
Gold » Offerings of, for tabernacle
Gold » The patriarchs were rich in
Gold » Illustrative of » Babylonish empire
Gold » Illustrative of » Tried faith
The sorrow comes in order that the testing of your faith--being more precious than that of gold, which perishes and yet is proved by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honour at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ.
Gold » Was used for » Sceptres
Gold » Described as » Yellow
Gold » Used in the arts » Apparel
Gold » Was used for » Couches
Gold » Exported from havilah
Gold » Jews condemned for multiplying
Gold » Illustrative of » Saints after affliction
Gold » Liable to » Canker and rust
your gold and your silver have become covered with rust, and the rust on them will give evidence against you, and will eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded up wealth in these last days.
Gold » Tarshish
Gold » Used in the arts » Modeled into forms of fruits
Gold » Used in the arts » Beaten work
Gold » Uphaz
Gold » Used in the arts » Made into wire threads and worked into embroidered tapestry
Gold » Parvaim
Gold » Used in the arts » Bedsteads made of
Gold » Used in the arts » In ornamenting the priests' garments
Idol » Made of » Gold
Metals » Mentioned in scripture » Gold
Ophir » Products of » Gold
Righteous » Compared with » Gold
compared to Saints » Gold
Shekel » Used to weigh » Gold
Shields » Frequently made of, or covered with » Gold
Uphaz » Famous, » Gold
Topics on Gold
Gold Items For The Tabernacl
Hebrews 9:4This had a censer of gold, and the ark of the Covenant lined with gold and completely covered with gold, and in it were a gold vase which held the manna, and Aaron's rod which budded and the tables of the Covenant.
Gold Ornaments
1 Timothy 2:9and I would have the women dress becomingly, with modesty and self-control, not with plaited hair or gold or pearls or costly clothes,
Gold Transferred
Revelation 3:18Therefore I counsel you to buy of Me gold refined in the fire that you may become rich, and white robes to put on, so as to hide your shameful nakedness, and eye-salve to anoint your eyes with, so that you may be able to see.
Overlaid With Gold
Hebrews 9:4This had a censer of gold, and the ark of the Covenant lined with gold and completely covered with gold, and in it were a gold vase which held the manna, and Aaron's rod which budded and the tables of the Covenant.
Things Like Gold
Revelation 9:7The appearance of the locusts was like that of horses equipped for war. On their heads they had wreaths which looked like gold.
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