38 Bible Verses about Precious Stones

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1 Kings 10:2

And she came to Jerusalem with a mighty great multitude of Camels that bare sweet odours and gold exceeding much, and precious stones. And when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

1 Chronicles 20:2

And David took the crown of their king off his head, and found therein the weight of a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it, and it was set on David's head. And he brought out also the spoil of the city, which was exceeding much.

1 Chronicles 29:2

Moreover, I have prepared with all my might for the house of God: gold for things of gold, and silver for things of silver, brass for things of brass, iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood: and onyx stones, set stones, and of other gay stones, and all manner of precious stones, and of marble great abundance.

Proverbs 17:8

Liberality is a precious stone unto him that hath it; for wheresoever he becometh, he prospereth.

Daniel 11:38

In his place shall he worship the mighty Idols: and the God whom his fathers knew not, shall he honour with gold and silver, with precious stones and pleasant jewels.

1 Corinthians 3:12

If any man build on this foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, timber, hay, or stubble:

Revelation 18:12

the ware of gold and silver, and precious stones, neither of pearl, and raynes, and purple, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and of iron,

Revelation 21:11

having the brightness of God. And her shining was like unto a stone most precious, even a Jasper clear as Crystal:

Exodus 28:19

The third, Ligurius, an Agate and Amethyst.

Isaiah 54:12

thy windows of Crystal, thy gates of fine clear stone, and thy borders of pleasant stones.

Ezekiel 27:16

The Syrians occupied with thee, because of thy divers works, and increased thy merchandise, with Smaragdus, with scarlet, with needle work, with white linen cloth, with silk and with Crystal.

Exodus 39:12

the third row: Ligurius, an Agate and an Amethyst;

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Exodus 28:20

The fourth, a Turquoise, Onyx and Jasper. And they shall be set in gold in their enclosures.

Exodus 39:13

The fourth row: a Turquoise, an Onyx and a Jasper - closed in ouches of gold in their enclosures.

Ezekiel 1:16

The fashion and the work of the wheels was like the sea. The four wheels were joined and made, to look upon, as it had been one wheel in another.

Ezekiel 10:9

I saw also four wheels beside the Cherubims, so that by every Cherub there stood a wheel. And the wheels were, to look upon, after the fashion of the precious stone of Tharsis,

Exodus 28:17

And thou shalt fill it with four rows of stones. In the first row shall be a Sardius, a Topaz and Smaragdus.

Exodus 39:10

And they filled it with four rows of stones - the first row: Sardius, a Topaz and Smaragdus;

Revelation 21:19

and the foundations of the wall of the city was garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third a chalcedony, the fourth an emerald:

Job 28:17

No, neither gold nor Crystal, neither sweet odours nor golden plate.

Ezekiel 1:22

Above over the heads of the beasts there was a firmament, which was fashioned as it had been of the most pure Crystal, and that was spread out above upon their heads:

Exodus 28:18

The second row, a Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond.

Jeremiah 17:1

your sin, O ye of the tribe of Judah, is written in the table of your hearts, and graven so upon the edges of your altars with a pen of iron and with an adamant claw:

Ezekiel 28:13

Thou hast been in the pleasure garden of God; thou art decked with all manner of precious stones: with Ruby, Topaz, Crystal, Jacinth, Onyx, Jasper, Sapphire, Smaragdus, Carbuncle, and gold. Thy beauty and the holes that be in thee were set forth in the day of thy creation.

Exodus 39:11

the second row: a Ruby, a Sapphire and a Diamond;

Revelation 4:3

And he that sat was, to look upon, like unto a jasper stone, and a sardine stone: And there was a rainbow about the seat, in sight like unto an emerald.

Genesis 2:12

And the gold of that country is precious; there is found bdellium and a stone called Onyx.

Exodus 25:7

onyx stones and set stones for the Ephod and for the breastlap.

Job 28:16

No wedges of gold of Ophir, no precious Onyx stones, no Sapphire may be compared unto her.

Job 28:18

There is nothing so worthy, or so excellent, as once to be named unto her: for perfect wisdom goeth far beyond them all.

Proverbs 8:11

For wisdom is more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it.

Exodus 24:10

and saw the God of Israel, and under his feet as it were a brick work of sapphire, and as it were the fashion of heaven when it is clear,

Ezekiel 1:26

Above the firmament that was over their heads, there was the fashion of a seat, as it had been made of Sapphire. Upon the seat there sat one like a man.

Ezekiel 10:1

And as I looked, behold, in the firmament that was above the cherubims there appeared the similitude of a stool of sapphire upon them.

Job 28:19

The Topaz that cometh out of Ethiopia may in no wise be likened unto her: yea, no manner of apparel how pleasant and fair soever it be.

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Ezekiel 27:16

The Syrians occupied with thee, because of thy divers works, and increased thy merchandise, with Smaragdus, with scarlet, with needle work, with white linen cloth, with silk and with Crystal.

Revelation 18:12

the ware of gold and silver, and precious stones, neither of pearl, and raynes, and purple, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and of iron,

Ezekiel 28:13

Thou hast been in the pleasure garden of God; thou art decked with all manner of precious stones: with Ruby, Topaz, Crystal, Jacinth, Onyx, Jasper, Sapphire, Smaragdus, Carbuncle, and gold. Thy beauty and the holes that be in thee were set forth in the day of thy creation.

Ezekiel 28:16

Because of thy great merchandise, thy heart is full of wickedness, and thou hast offended. Therefore will I cast thee from the mount of God, O thou covering Cherub, and destroy thee among the glistering stones.

Ezekiel 27:22

The merchants of Sheba and Raamah have occupied also with thee, in all costly spices, in all precious stones and gold, which they brought unto thy markets.

Precious stones » General references to

1 Chronicles 29:2

Moreover, I have prepared with all my might for the house of God: gold for things of gold, and silver for things of silver, brass for things of brass, iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood: and onyx stones, set stones, and of other gay stones, and all manner of precious stones, and of marble great abundance.

Revelation 18:12

the ware of gold and silver, and precious stones, neither of pearl, and raynes, and purple, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and of iron,

1 Kings 10:2

And she came to Jerusalem with a mighty great multitude of Camels that bare sweet odours and gold exceeding much, and precious stones. And when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

1 Chronicles 20:2

And David took the crown of their king off his head, and found therein the weight of a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it, and it was set on David's head. And he brought out also the spoil of the city, which was exceeding much.

Revelation 21:11

having the brightness of God. And her shining was like unto a stone most precious, even a Jasper clear as Crystal:

Precious stones » Names of » Onyx

Exodus 28:20

The fourth, a Turquoise, Onyx and Jasper. And they shall be set in gold in their enclosures.

Exodus 39:13

The fourth row: a Turquoise, an Onyx and a Jasper - closed in ouches of gold in their enclosures.

1 Chronicles 29:2

Moreover, I have prepared with all my might for the house of God: gold for things of gold, and silver for things of silver, brass for things of brass, iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood: and onyx stones, set stones, and of other gay stones, and all manner of precious stones, and of marble great abundance.

Exodus 25:7

onyx stones and set stones for the Ephod and for the breastlap.

Ezekiel 28:13

Thou hast been in the pleasure garden of God; thou art decked with all manner of precious stones: with Ruby, Topaz, Crystal, Jacinth, Onyx, Jasper, Sapphire, Smaragdus, Carbuncle, and gold. Thy beauty and the holes that be in thee were set forth in the day of thy creation.

More verses: Job 28:16 Genesis 2:12

Precious stones » Pearls » Sapphire

Ezekiel 28:13

Thou hast been in the pleasure garden of God; thou art decked with all manner of precious stones: with Ruby, Topaz, Crystal, Jacinth, Onyx, Jasper, Sapphire, Smaragdus, Carbuncle, and gold. Thy beauty and the holes that be in thee were set forth in the day of thy creation.

Revelation 21:19

and the foundations of the wall of the city was garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third a chalcedony, the fourth an emerald:

Exodus 24:10

and saw the God of Israel, and under his feet as it were a brick work of sapphire, and as it were the fashion of heaven when it is clear,

Ezekiel 1:26

Above the firmament that was over their heads, there was the fashion of a seat, as it had been made of Sapphire. Upon the seat there sat one like a man.

Ezekiel 10:1

And as I looked, behold, in the firmament that was above the cherubims there appeared the similitude of a stool of sapphire upon them.

More verses: Exodus 28:18 Job 28:16

Precious stones » Names of » Beryl

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Song of Songs 5:14

His hands are like gold rings, having enclosed the precious stone of Tarshish; His body is as the pure ivory, decked over with Sapphires.

Ezekiel 1:16

The fashion and the work of the wheels was like the sea. The four wheels were joined and made, to look upon, as it had been one wheel in another.

Ezekiel 10:9

I saw also four wheels beside the Cherubims, so that by every Cherub there stood a wheel. And the wheels were, to look upon, after the fashion of the precious stone of Tharsis,

Exodus 28:20

The fourth, a Turquoise, Onyx and Jasper. And they shall be set in gold in their enclosures.

More verses: Exodus 39:13

Precious stones » Names of » Emeralds

Ezekiel 27:16

The Syrians occupied with thee, because of thy divers works, and increased thy merchandise, with Smaragdus, with scarlet, with needle work, with white linen cloth, with silk and with Crystal.

Revelation 4:3

And he that sat was, to look upon, like unto a jasper stone, and a sardine stone: And there was a rainbow about the seat, in sight like unto an emerald.

Ezekiel 28:13

Thou hast been in the pleasure garden of God; thou art decked with all manner of precious stones: with Ruby, Topaz, Crystal, Jacinth, Onyx, Jasper, Sapphire, Smaragdus, Carbuncle, and gold. Thy beauty and the holes that be in thee were set forth in the day of thy creation.

Revelation 21:19

and the foundations of the wall of the city was garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third a chalcedony, the fourth an emerald:

Exodus 28:18

The second row, a Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond.

More verses: Exodus 39:11

Precious stones » Names of » Jasper

Revelation 4:3

And he that sat was, to look upon, like unto a jasper stone, and a sardine stone: And there was a rainbow about the seat, in sight like unto an emerald.

Exodus 28:20

The fourth, a Turquoise, Onyx and Jasper. And they shall be set in gold in their enclosures.

Exodus 39:13

The fourth row: a Turquoise, an Onyx and a Jasper - closed in ouches of gold in their enclosures.

Ezekiel 28:13

Thou hast been in the pleasure garden of God; thou art decked with all manner of precious stones: with Ruby, Topaz, Crystal, Jacinth, Onyx, Jasper, Sapphire, Smaragdus, Carbuncle, and gold. Thy beauty and the holes that be in thee were set forth in the day of thy creation.

Revelation 21:11

having the brightness of God. And her shining was like unto a stone most precious, even a Jasper clear as Crystal:

Precious stones » Pearls » Sardius

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Revelation 4:3

And he that sat was, to look upon, like unto a jasper stone, and a sardine stone: And there was a rainbow about the seat, in sight like unto an emerald.

Exodus 39:10

And they filled it with four rows of stones - the first row: Sardius, a Topaz and Smaragdus;

Ezekiel 28:13

Thou hast been in the pleasure garden of God; thou art decked with all manner of precious stones: with Ruby, Topaz, Crystal, Jacinth, Onyx, Jasper, Sapphire, Smaragdus, Carbuncle, and gold. Thy beauty and the holes that be in thee were set forth in the day of thy creation.

Exodus 28:17

And thou shalt fill it with four rows of stones. In the first row shall be a Sardius, a Topaz and Smaragdus.

Precious stones » Pearls » Topaz

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Ezekiel 28:13

Thou hast been in the pleasure garden of God; thou art decked with all manner of precious stones: with Ruby, Topaz, Crystal, Jacinth, Onyx, Jasper, Sapphire, Smaragdus, Carbuncle, and gold. Thy beauty and the holes that be in thee were set forth in the day of thy creation.

Exodus 28:17

And thou shalt fill it with four rows of stones. In the first row shall be a Sardius, a Topaz and Smaragdus.

Job 28:19

The Topaz that cometh out of Ethiopia may in no wise be likened unto her: yea, no manner of apparel how pleasant and fair soever it be.

Precious stones » Pearls » Rubies

Job 28:18

There is nothing so worthy, or so excellent, as once to be named unto her: for perfect wisdom goeth far beyond them all.

Proverbs 8:11

For wisdom is more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Jasper

Revelation 4:3

And he that sat was, to look upon, like unto a jasper stone, and a sardine stone: And there was a rainbow about the seat, in sight like unto an emerald.

Revelation 21:19

and the foundations of the wall of the city was garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third a chalcedony, the fourth an emerald:

Revelation 21:11

having the brightness of God. And her shining was like unto a stone most precious, even a Jasper clear as Crystal:

Precious stones » Names of » Amethyst

Exodus 28:19

The third, Ligurius, an Agate and Amethyst.

Exodus 39:12

the third row: Ligurius, an Agate and an Amethyst;

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Diamond

Ezekiel 28:13

Thou hast been in the pleasure garden of God; thou art decked with all manner of precious stones: with Ruby, Topaz, Crystal, Jacinth, Onyx, Jasper, Sapphire, Smaragdus, Carbuncle, and gold. Thy beauty and the holes that be in thee were set forth in the day of thy creation.

Exodus 28:18

The second row, a Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond.

Jeremiah 17:1

your sin, O ye of the tribe of Judah, is written in the table of your hearts, and graven so upon the edges of your altars with a pen of iron and with an adamant claw:

Precious stones » Names of » Diamonds

Ezekiel 28:13

Thou hast been in the pleasure garden of God; thou art decked with all manner of precious stones: with Ruby, Topaz, Crystal, Jacinth, Onyx, Jasper, Sapphire, Smaragdus, Carbuncle, and gold. Thy beauty and the holes that be in thee were set forth in the day of thy creation.

Exodus 28:18

The second row, a Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond.

Jeremiah 17:1

your sin, O ye of the tribe of Judah, is written in the table of your hearts, and graven so upon the edges of your altars with a pen of iron and with an adamant claw:

Precious stones » Names of » Crystal

Ezekiel 1:22

Above over the heads of the beasts there was a firmament, which was fashioned as it had been of the most pure Crystal, and that was spread out above upon their heads:

Job 28:17

No, neither gold nor Crystal, neither sweet odours nor golden plate.

Revelation 21:11

having the brightness of God. And her shining was like unto a stone most precious, even a Jasper clear as Crystal:

Precious stones » Names of » Agate

Exodus 28:19

The third, Ligurius, an Agate and Amethyst.

Isaiah 54:12

thy windows of Crystal, thy gates of fine clear stone, and thy borders of pleasant stones.

Ezekiel 27:16

The Syrians occupied with thee, because of thy divers works, and increased thy merchandise, with Smaragdus, with scarlet, with needle work, with white linen cloth, with silk and with Crystal.

Precious stones » Art of engraving upon, early known to the jews

Exodus 28:11

After the work of a stone graver, even as signets are graven, shalt thou grave the two stones with the names of the children of Israel, and shalt make them to be set in ouches of gold.

Exodus 28:21

And the stones shall be graven as signets be graven: with the names of the children of Israel, even with twelve names every one with his name according to the twelve tribes.

Exodus 28:9

And thou shalt take two onyx stones and grave in them the names of the children of Israel:

Precious stones » Brilliant and glittering

1 Chronicles 29:2

Moreover, I have prepared with all my might for the house of God: gold for things of gold, and silver for things of silver, brass for things of brass, iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood: and onyx stones, set stones, and of other gay stones, and all manner of precious stones, and of marble great abundance.

Revelation 21:11

having the brightness of God. And her shining was like unto a stone most precious, even a Jasper clear as Crystal:

Precious stones » Called » Precious jewels

2 Chronicles 20:25

And Jehoshaphat and his people went to rob away the spoil of them and found among them abundance of goods and raiment and of pleasant Jewels, and caught from them more than they could carry away: so that they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.

Proverbs 20:15

A mouth of understanding is more worth than gold, many precious stones, and costly Jewels.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Jacinth

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Revelation 9:17

And thus I saw the horses in a vision, and them that sat on them, having fiery habergeons of a Jacinth colour, and brimstone, and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions. And out of their mouths went forth fire and smoke and brimstone.

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Seductive splendor and false glory of the apostacy

Revelation 18:16

and saying, 'Alas alas, that great city, that was clothed in raynes, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stone, and pearls:

Revelation 17:4

And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and decked with gold, precious stone, and pearls, and had a cup of gold in her hand, full of abominations, and filthiness of her fornication.

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Saints

Malachi 3:17

And in the day that I will make, sayeth the LORD of Hosts, they shall be mine own possession: and I will favour them, like as a man favoureth his own son, that doth him service.

1 Corinthians 3:12

If any man build on this foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, timber, hay, or stubble:

Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the breastplate of judgment

Exodus 28:17-20

And thou shalt fill it with four rows of stones. In the first row shall be a Sardius, a Topaz and Smaragdus. The second row, a Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond. The third, Ligurius, an Agate and Amethyst. read more.
The fourth, a Turquoise, Onyx and Jasper. And they shall be set in gold in their enclosures.

Exodus 39:10-14

And they filled it with four rows of stones - the first row: Sardius, a Topaz and Smaragdus; the second row: a Ruby, a Sapphire and a Diamond; the third row: Ligurius, an Agate and an Amethyst; read more.
The fourth row: a Turquoise, an Onyx and a Jasper - closed in ouches of gold in their enclosures. And the twelve stones were graven as signets with the names of the children of Israel: every stone with his name, according to the twelve tribes.

Precious stones » Brought from ophir

1 Kings 10:11

And thereto the ships of Hiram that brought gold from Ophir, brought from Ophir great plenty of almug trees and precious stones.

2 Chronicles 9:10

And thereto the servants of Hiram and the servants of Solomon which brought gold from Ophir, brought also Algum wood and precious stones.

Precious stones » Extensive commerce in

Revelation 18:12

the ware of gold and silver, and precious stones, neither of pearl, and raynes, and purple, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and of iron,

Ezekiel 27:22

The merchants of Sheba and Raamah have occupied also with thee, in all costly spices, in all precious stones and gold, which they brought unto thy markets.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Amethyst

Exodus 28:19

The third, Ligurius, an Agate and Amethyst.

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Emerald

Ezekiel 27:16

The Syrians occupied with thee, because of thy divers works, and increased thy merchandise, with Smaragdus, with scarlet, with needle work, with white linen cloth, with silk and with Crystal.

Revelation 4:3

And he that sat was, to look upon, like unto a jasper stone, and a sardine stone: And there was a rainbow about the seat, in sight like unto an emerald.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Beryl

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Daniel 10:6

His body was like the Chrisolite stone; his face, to look upon, was like lightning; his eyes as the flame of fire; his arms and feet were like fair glistering metal; but the voice of his words was like the voice of a multitude.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Sardine or sardius

Revelation 4:3

And he that sat was, to look upon, like unto a jasper stone, and a sardine stone: And there was a rainbow about the seat, in sight like unto an emerald.

Exodus 28:17

And thou shalt fill it with four rows of stones. In the first row shall be a Sardius, a Topaz and Smaragdus.

Precious stones » Called » Stones of fire

Ezekiel 28:16

Because of thy great merchandise, thy heart is full of wickedness, and thou hast offended. Therefore will I cast thee from the mount of God, O thou covering Cherub, and destroy thee among the glistering stones.

Ezekiel 28:14

Thou art a fair Cherub, stretched wide out for to cover. I have set thee upon the holy mount of God, there hast thou been, and walked among the fair glistering stones.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Pearl

Matthew 13:45-46

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant, that seeketh good pearls, which when he had found one precious pearl, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

Job 28:18

There is nothing so worthy, or so excellent, as once to be named unto her: for perfect wisdom goeth far beyond them all.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Topaz

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Job 28:19

The Topaz that cometh out of Ethiopia may in no wise be likened unto her: yea, no manner of apparel how pleasant and fair soever it be.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Ruby

Lamentations 4:7

{Zayin} Her abstainers were whiter than the snow or milk: their colour was fresh red as the Coral, their beauty like the Sapphire.

Job 28:18

There is nothing so worthy, or so excellent, as once to be named unto her: for perfect wisdom goeth far beyond them all.

Precious stones » Called » Jewels

Ezekiel 16:12

a chain about thy neck, spangles upon thy forehead, earrings upon thine ears, and set a beautiful crown upon thine head.

Precious stones » Often given as presents

1 Kings 10:2

And she came to Jerusalem with a mighty great multitude of Camels that bare sweet odours and gold exceeding much, and precious stones. And when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

1 Kings 10:10

And she gave the king a hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of sweet odours exceeding much, and precious stones. There came never after such abundance of sweet odors as the Queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Carbuncle

Isaiah 54:12

thy windows of Crystal, thy gates of fine clear stone, and thy borders of pleasant stones.

Exodus 28:17

And thou shalt fill it with four rows of stones. In the first row shall be a Sardius, a Topaz and Smaragdus.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Sapphire

Exodus 24:10

and saw the God of Israel, and under his feet as it were a brick work of sapphire, and as it were the fashion of heaven when it is clear,

Ezekiel 1:26

Above the firmament that was over their heads, there was the fashion of a seat, as it had been made of Sapphire. Upon the seat there sat one like a man.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Agate

Exodus 28:19

The third, Ligurius, an Agate and Amethyst.

Isaiah 54:12

thy windows of Crystal, thy gates of fine clear stone, and thy borders of pleasant stones.

Precious stones » Names of » Carbuncle

Exodus 39:10

And they filled it with four rows of stones - the first row: Sardius, a Topaz and Smaragdus;

Exodus 28:17

And thou shalt fill it with four rows of stones. In the first row shall be a Sardius, a Topaz and Smaragdus.

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Preciousness of Christ

1 Peter 2:6

Wherefore it is contained in the scripture, "Behold, I put in Zion a head cornerstone, elect and precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be ashamed."

Isaiah 28:16

Therefore thus sayeth the LORD God: "Behold, I will lay a stone in Zion, a great stone, a costly corner stone, for a sure foundation: that whoso putteth his trust in him, shall not be confounded.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Onyx

Exodus 28:20

The fourth, a Turquoise, Onyx and Jasper. And they shall be set in gold in their enclosures.

Job 28:16

No wedges of gold of Ophir, no precious Onyx stones, no Sapphire may be compared unto her.

Precious stones » Used for » Setting in seals and rings

Song of Songs 5:12

His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the water brooks, as though they were washed with milk and set like pearls in gold.

Precious stones » A part of the treasure of kings

2 Chronicles 32:27

And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour. And he gathered him treasure of silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields and of all manner pleasant Jewels;

Precious stones » Called » Stones to be set

1 Chronicles 29:2

Moreover, I have prepared with all my might for the house of God: gold for things of gold, and silver for things of silver, brass for things of brass, iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood: and onyx stones, set stones, and of other gay stones, and all manner of precious stones, and of marble great abundance.

Precious stones » Prepared by » David » For the temple

1 Chronicles 29:2

Moreover, I have prepared with all my might for the house of God: gold for things of gold, and silver for things of silver, brass for things of brass, iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood: and onyx stones, set stones, and of other gay stones, and all manner of precious stones, and of marble great abundance.

Precious stones » diversity » Colors

1 Chronicles 29:2

Moreover, I have prepared with all my might for the house of God: gold for things of gold, and silver for things of silver, brass for things of brass, iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood: and onyx stones, set stones, and of other gay stones, and all manner of precious stones, and of marble great abundance.

Precious stones » Given by chief men for the temple

1 Chronicles 29:8

And they that had precious stones gave them for the treasure of the house of the LORD, unto the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Chrysoprasus

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Chalcedony

Revelation 21:19

and the foundations of the wall of the city was garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third a chalcedony, the fourth an emerald:

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Chrysolyte

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Sardonyx

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Stability of heavenly jerusalem

Revelation 21:19

and the foundations of the wall of the city was garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third a chalcedony, the fourth an emerald:

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Glory of heavenly jerusalem

Revelation 21:11

having the brightness of God. And her shining was like unto a stone most precious, even a Jasper clear as Crystal:

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Worldly glory of nations

Ezekiel 28:13-16

Thou hast been in the pleasure garden of God; thou art decked with all manner of precious stones: with Ruby, Topaz, Crystal, Jacinth, Onyx, Jasper, Sapphire, Smaragdus, Carbuncle, and gold. Thy beauty and the holes that be in thee were set forth in the day of thy creation. Thou art a fair Cherub, stretched wide out for to cover. I have set thee upon the holy mount of God, there hast thou been, and walked among the fair glistering stones. From the time of thy creation thou hast been right excellent, till wickedness was found in thee. read more.
Because of thy great merchandise, thy heart is full of wickedness, and thou hast offended. Therefore will I cast thee from the mount of God, O thou covering Cherub, and destroy thee among the glistering stones.

Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the temple

2 Chronicles 3:6

And he paved the house with precious stone goodly. And it was gold of Parvaim.

Precious stones » Names of » Chrysoprasus

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Precious stones » Names of » Chalcedony

Revelation 21:19

and the foundations of the wall of the city was garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third a chalcedony, the fourth an emerald:

Precious stones » Names of » Chrysolite

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Precious stones » Names of » Jacinth

Revelation 21:20

the fifth sardonyx: the sixth sardius: the seventh chrysolite: the eighth beryl: the ninth a topaz: the tenth a chrysoprasus: the eleventh a jacinth: the twelfth an amethyst.

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Beauty and stability of the church

Isaiah 54:11-12

Behold thou poor, vexed, and despised: I will make thy walls of precious stones, and thy foundation of Sapphires; thy windows of Crystal, thy gates of fine clear stone, and thy borders of pleasant stones.

Precious stones » Used for » Ornamenting royal crowns

2 Samuel 12:30

And he took the king's crown from off his head, which weighed a hundred weight of gold, and was set with precious stones. And David wore it on his head. And he brought out the spoil of the city in exceeding great abundance.

Precious stones » Brought from sheba

1 Kings 10:1-2

And the queen of Sheba heard of the wisdom of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, and came to prove him with riddles. And she came to Jerusalem with a mighty great multitude of Camels that bare sweet odours and gold exceeding much, and precious stones. And when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

Precious stones » Used for » Decorating the person

Ezekiel 28:13

Thou hast been in the pleasure garden of God; thou art decked with all manner of precious stones: with Ruby, Topaz, Crystal, Jacinth, Onyx, Jasper, Sapphire, Smaragdus, Carbuncle, and gold. Thy beauty and the holes that be in thee were set forth in the day of thy creation.

Precious stones » Highly prized by the ancients

Proverbs 17:8

Liberality is a precious stone unto him that hath it; for wheresoever he becometh, he prospereth.

Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the high priest's ephod

Exodus 28:12

And thou shalt put the two stones upon the two shoulders of the ephod, and they shall be stones of remembrance unto the children of Israel. And Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD upon his two shoulders for a remembrance.

Precious stones » Used for » Honoring idols

Daniel 11:38

In his place shall he worship the mighty Idols: and the God whom his fathers knew not, shall he honour with gold and silver, with precious stones and pleasant jewels.

Precious stones » Art of setting, known to the jews

Exodus 28:20

The fourth, a Turquoise, Onyx and Jasper. And they shall be set in gold in their enclosures.

Precious stones » Given by the jews for the tabernacle

Exodus 25:7

onyx stones and set stones for the Ephod and for the breastlap.

Precious stones » Dug out of the earth

Job 28:5-6

He bringeth food out of the earth, and that which is under, consumeth he with fire. There is found a place, whose stones are clean Sapphires, and where the clots of the earth are gold.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Coral

Job 28:18

There is nothing so worthy, or so excellent, as once to be named unto her: for perfect wisdom goeth far beyond them all.

Presents » Things given as » Precious stones

1 Kings 10:2

And she came to Jerusalem with a mighty great multitude of Camels that bare sweet odours and gold exceeding much, and precious stones. And when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

Treasure » A thing of highly-estimated value » Precious stones

1 Chronicles 29:8

And they that had precious stones gave them for the treasure of the house of the LORD, unto the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.

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