Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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So I have made every effort to provide what is needed for the temple of my God, including the gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, as well as a large amount of onyx, settings of antimony and other stones, all kinds of precious stones, and alabaster.
cargo such as gold, silver, precious stones, pearls, fine linen, purple cloth, silk, scarlet cloth, all sorts of things made of citron wood, all sorts of objects made of ivory, all sorts of things made of expensive wood, bronze, iron and marble,
She arrived in Jerusalem with a great display of pomp, bringing with her camels carrying spices, a very large quantity of gold, and precious gems. She visited Solomon and discussed with him everything that was on her mind.
David took the crown from the head of their king and wore it (its weight was a talent of gold and it was set with precious stones). He took a large amount of plunder from the city.
The city possesses the glory of God; its brilliance is like a precious jewel, like a stone of crystal-clear jasper.
If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,
What he will honor is a god of fortresses -- a god his fathers did not acknowledge he will honor with gold, silver, valuable stones, and treasured commodities.
A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.
Precious stones » Highly prized by the ancients
A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.