25 Bible Verses about Gold
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Now in a large house there are utensils made, not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. And some are for honorable uses [i.e., for special occasions] and some are for common, ordinary use.
The material for the city's wall was jasper, and the city [itself] was made of pure gold, as clear as glass.
For, suppose a person comes into your assembly wearing a gold ring and dressed in fine clothing and [then another] person comes in who is poor and dressed in shabby clothing.
saying, 'It is too bad for the great city that was dressed in expensive linen and purple and scarlet [clothing], and that was adorned with gold, precious stones and pearl [jewelry]!
[Because of that], I advise you to buy from me gold, refined by fire, so that you will become rich; and white clothing to wear, so that you can cover yourself and not be seen as shamefully naked; and eye drops for your eyes, so that you can see. [Note: The foregoing all refer to taking measures for becoming more spiritual].
But these will only test your faith, which is more valuable than gold which, though refined by fire, eventually perishes. Your faith, [however], will [endure and eventually] prove to be praiseworthy and honorable when Jesus returns.
"And the [wholesale] merchants of the earth cry and mourn over her, for no one buys their cargoes [of goods] anymore: goods made of gold, silver, precious stones, pearls, expensive linen, purple [cloth], silk and scarlet [cloth]. [No one buys their] scented wood products, their articles made from ivory and expensive woods [i.e., furniture], their articles of brass, iron and marble. [No one buys their] cinnamon, spices, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, [olive] oil, flour and wheat. [No one buys their] cattle, sheep, horses, wagons, or the bodies and souls [i.e., the very lives] of people [i.e., slaves used for all purposes].
Then they went into the house and saw the young child with His mother Mary. They fell to the ground and worshiped Him, and unpacking their treasures, they offered Him gifts of gold, incense and aromatic spices.
And around God's throne there were twenty-four [other] thrones, with twenty-four elders sitting on them. [Note: These "elders" are generally considered to represent all the saved of both covenants. The number twenty-four is thought to be derived from the twelve patriarchs and the twelve apostles]. They were dressed in white clothing and had golden crowns on their heads.
And I looked, and there in front of me I saw a white cloud, and on the cloud was seated someone who looked like the Son of man [See Dan. 7:13]. He had a golden crown on His head and a sharp sickle in His hand.
Do not let your [adornment] be [the decorations] of the physical body, such as elaborate hair-dos, the wearing of golden [jewelry] and the wearing of [stunning] outfits.
Since therefore we are God's children, we should not think that the Deity is like gold, silver or stone, to be carved [into an idol] by the design and skill of men.
And the rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, [still] did not repent of what they had made with their hands [i.e., their idolatry]. They did not stop worshiping demons, and gold, silver, brass, stone and wooden idols, which can neither see, nor hear nor walk.
Jesus sent these twelve apostles out and ordered them saying, "Do not go on any road leading to Gentile territory or enter any town of the Samaritans. But [rather] go to the lost sheep of the people of Israel. And preach as you go, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'read more.
Heal sick people, raise people from the dead, restore health to those with infectious skin diseases, and drive out evil spirits. You have received [blessings] freely, [now] give them out freely. Do not take [any] gold, silver or copper [coinage] in your money belts, or a traveling bag [for personal belongings], or a change of jackets or shoes, or [even] a walking stick [Note: By comparing this and the restriction in Matt. 10:10 with the permission given in Mark 6:8, the harmony seems to be "if you do not already have a walking stick, do not get one"]. For the worker deserves having his food provided.
But instead, Peter said, "I do not have any money [i.e., silver or gold], but I will give you what I do have. In the name of Jesus from Nazareth [i.e., by His authority], get up and walk."
[You know that] I had no greedy desire for anyone's silver, gold or clothing.
You [should] know that you were bought back [from Satan], from your useless way of life, inherited from your forefathers, not with such perishable things as silver and gold,
And the woman was dressed in purple and red [clothing], and was adorned with gold [jewelry] and precious stones and pearls. In her hand she held a golden cup full of disgusting things and of the pollutions of her sexual immorality.
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Censers » Made of » Gold
Commerce » Articles of » Gold
goods made of gold, silver, precious stones, pearls, expensive linen, purple [cloth], silk and scarlet [cloth]. [No one buys their] scented wood products, their articles made from ivory and expensive woods [i.e., furniture], their articles of brass, iron and marble.
Girdles » Made of » Gold
and in the middle of the lampstands I saw someone [who looked] like a son of man [i.e., Jesus. See verses 17-18]. He was dressed in a robe that reached down to His feet and He had a golden sash around His chest.
And out of the Temple there came the seven angels that had the seven plagues [i.e., judgments]. They were dressed in clean, bright linen [clothing] and they had golden sashes wrapped around their chests.
Gold » Used as money
Then they went into the house and saw the young child with His mother Mary. They fell to the ground and worshiped Him, and unpacking their treasures, they offered Him gifts of gold, incense and aromatic spices.
You [should] know that you were bought back [from Satan], from your useless way of life, inherited from your forefathers, not with such perishable things as silver and gold,
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
But if anyone [i.e., a preacher or soul winner] builds on this foundation with gold, silver, expensive building stones, wood, grass, or straw,
Gold » Vanity of heaping up
Gold » Was used for » Rings
For, suppose a person comes into your assembly wearing a gold ring and dressed in fine clothing and [then another] person comes in who is poor and dressed in shabby clothing.
Gold » Was used for » Shields
Gold » Described as » Malleable
Gold » Sheba
Gold » For the temple
Gold » Refined and tried by fire
But these will only test your faith, which is more valuable than gold which, though refined by fire, eventually perishes. Your faith, [however], will [endure and eventually] prove to be praiseworthy and honorable when Jesus returns.
Gold » Imported by solomon
Gold » Given as presents
Then they went into the house and saw the young child with His mother Mary. They fell to the ground and worshiped Him, and unpacking their treasures, they offered Him gifts of gold, incense and aromatic spices.
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 made of twelve pearls, with each gate being made of a single pearl. And the street of the city was made of pure gold, as transparent as glass.
The material for the city's wall was jasper, and the city [itself] was made of pure gold, as clear as 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
But if anyone [i.e., a preacher or soul winner] builds on this foundation with gold, silver, expensive building stones, wood, grass, 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
[Because of that], I advise you to buy from me gold, refined by fire, so that you will become rich; and white clothing to wear, so that you can cover yourself and not be seen as shamefully naked; and eye drops for your eyes, so that you can see. [Note: The foregoing all refer to taking measures for becoming more spiritual].
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
But these will only test your faith, which is more valuable than gold which, though refined by fire, eventually perishes. Your faith, [however], will [endure and eventually] prove to be praiseworthy and honorable when Jesus returns.
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 silver have tarnished and their tarnish will be a testimony against you [i.e., you have hoarded your wealth instead of using it to benefit others], and they will devour your flesh as fire [i.e., your riches will ultimately consume you]. You have hoarded up your riches 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 9:4It had a golden altar for [burning] incense [in it], and [originally] the gold-plated Chest of the Agreement, containing a golden jar of manna, Aaron's staff that sprouted buds and the tablets of the Agreement.
Gold Ornaments
1 Timothy 2:9I also want the women to dress themselves in proper clothing, with modesty and discretion, not with [elaborately] braided hair, or gold [ornaments], or pearls, or expensive clothing,
Gold Transferred
Revelation 3:18[Because of that], I advise you to buy from me gold, refined by fire, so that you will become rich; and white clothing to wear, so that you can cover yourself and not be seen as shamefully naked; and eye drops for your eyes, so that you can see. [Note: The foregoing all refer to taking measures for becoming more spiritual].
Overlaid With Gold
Hebrews 9:4It had a golden altar for [burning] incense [in it], and [originally] the gold-plated Chest of the Agreement, containing a golden jar of manna, Aaron's staff that sprouted buds and the tablets of the Agreement.
Things Like Gold
Revelation 9:7And the locusts looked like horses prepared for battle; and on their heads [they wore] what appeared to be golden crowns, and their faces looked like the faces of human beings.
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- Commerce
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- Earrings
- False Religion
- Generosity, Human
- Getting Rich
- Gold Ornaments
- Gold Transferred
- Goldsmiths
- Herbs And Spices
- Hindering God's Work
- Idolatry
- Indeterminate Sums Of Money
- Iron
- Ivory
- Jewellery
- Jewels
- Linen
- Materialism, As An Aspect Of Sin
- Merchants
- Metals
- Metalworkers
- Minerals
- Money For The Temple
- Money's Deficiencies
- Money, Attitudes To
- Ornaments
- Overlaid With Gold
- Palaces
- People Giving Clothes
- Presents
- Purple Clothes
- Red Clothes
- Refining
- Refining Influences Of Affliction
- Riches, Spiritual
- Rings
- Sacrilege
- Saving Money
- Seafaring
- Shields
- Ships For Trading
- Shortage Other Than Food
- Silver
- Skill
- Spiritual Treasures
- Stones
- Storing
- Supplied With Money
- Taking Mixed Metals
- Talents
- Taxation
- Testing
- Tests
- Things Like Gold
- Things Like Silver
- Throwing Away
- Trade
- Trade With Metals
- Treasure
- Values
- Wealthy People
- Wearing Jewellery
- Wisdom, Human Nature
- Women's Beauty
- Wood
- Wood And Stone
- Worth
- Artists
- Craftsmanship
- Dross
- Jewelry
- Makeup
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