38 Bible Verses about Precious Stones

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1 Kings 10:2

She brought along a large retinue, camels laden with spices, and lots of gold and precious stones. Upon her arrival, she spoke with Solomon about everything that was on her mind.

1 Chronicles 20:2

David confiscated the crown of their king from his head, and found that its weight was a talent in gold. A precious stone had been set in it, and it was placed on David's head. He also confiscated a great amount of war booty that had been plundered from the city,

1 Chronicles 29:2

To the extent that I have been able to do so, I have provided supplies for the Temple of my God, including gold for what is to be made of gold, silver for what is to be made of silver, bronze for what is to be made of bronze, iron for what is to be made of iron, wood for what is to be made of wood, and great quantities of onyx, precious stones, antimony, colored stones, all types of other semi-precious stones, and plenty of marble.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe works wonders in the eyes of its giver; wherever he turns he prospers.

Daniel 11:38

He'll glorify the god of fortresses, a god whom his ancestors never knew, honoring him with gold, silver, valuable jewels, and treasures.

1 Corinthians 3:12

Whether a person builds on this foundation with gold, silver, expensive stones, wood, hay, or straw,

Revelation 18:12

cargo of gold, silver, gems, pearls, fine linen, purple cloth, silk, scarlet cloth, all kinds of scented wood, all articles made of ivory, all articles made of very costly wood, bronze, iron, marble,

Revelation 21:11

The glory of God was its radiance, and its light was like a valuable gem, like jasper, as clear as crystal.

Exodus 28:19

the third row jacinth, agate, and amethyst;

Isaiah 54:12

And I'll make your battlements of rubies, and your gates of jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.

Ezekiel 27:16

"Aram was one of your customers because you had so much merchandise. They paid by trading turquoise, purple yarn, embroidered goods, Egyptian linen, coral, and rubies.

Exodus 39:12

the third row jacinth, agate, and amethyst;

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Exodus 28:20

the fourth row beryl, onyx, and jasper, and they are to be set in gold filigree.

Exodus 39:13

and the fourth row beryl, onyx, and jasper. They were set in gold filigree when they were mounted.

Ezekiel 1:16

Their wheels and their construction details looked like gold-colored beryl. Each wheel was identical in form to the others, and they appeared to have been constructed and designed as if one wheel were within another.

Ezekiel 10:9

As I continued to watch, I observed four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. The wheels resembled beryl stone.

Exodus 28:17

You are to mount on it a setting for four rows of stones. The first row is to contain carnelian, topaz, and emerald;

Exodus 39:10

They mounted on it four rows of stones. The first row was a row of carnelian, topaz, and emerald;

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the city wall were decorated with all kinds of gems: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Job 28:17

It cannot be compared to gold and fine glass crystal, nor can it be exchanged for gold-plated weaponry.

Ezekiel 1:22

There was spread out over the heads of the living beings what looked like a canopy, in outward appearance resembling ice,

Exodus 28:18

the second row ruby, sapphire, and crystal;

Jeremiah 17:1

The sin of Judah is engraved with an iron stylus. It is inscribed with a diamond point on the tablet of their heart and on the horns of their altars.

Ezekiel 28:13

You used to be in Eden God's paradise! You wore precious stones for clothing: ruby, topaz, diamond, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and carbuncle. Your settings were crafted in gold, along with your engravings. On the day of your creation they had been prepared!

Exodus 39:11

the second row ruby, sapphire, and crystal;

Revelation 4:3

The person sitting there looked like jasper and carnelian, and there was a rainbow around the throne that looked like an emerald.

Genesis 2:12

The gold of that land is pure; bdellium and onyx are also found there.

Exodus 25:7

and onyx stones, stones for setting on the ephod and the breast piece.

Job 28:16

It cannot be compared to gold from Ophir, with precious onyx, or with sapphire.

Job 28:18

Don't even bother to mention coral and crystal wisdom is more valuable than a bag of rubies.

Proverbs 8:11

because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it."

Exodus 24:10

and saw the God of Israel. Under his feet was something like a pavement made of sapphire, as clear as the sky.

Ezekiel 1:26

From above the canopy that was spread out over their heads, there appeared to be something reminiscent of a throne, resembling sapphire in form.

Ezekiel 10:1

As I continued to watch, there on the expanse above the heads of the cherubim was a massive sapphire stone that resembled a throne in form and appearance.

Job 28:19

It can neither be compared with the topaz of Ethiopia nor valued in comparison to pure gold."

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Ezekiel 27:16

"Aram was one of your customers because you had so much merchandise. They paid by trading turquoise, purple yarn, embroidered goods, Egyptian linen, coral, and rubies.

Revelation 18:12

cargo of gold, silver, gems, pearls, fine linen, purple cloth, silk, scarlet cloth, all kinds of scented wood, all articles made of ivory, all articles made of very costly wood, bronze, iron, marble,

Ezekiel 28:13

You used to be in Eden God's paradise! You wore precious stones for clothing: ruby, topaz, diamond, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and carbuncle. Your settings were crafted in gold, along with your engravings. On the day of your creation they had been prepared!

Ezekiel 28:16

Since your vast business dealings filled you with violent intent from top to bottom, you sinned, so I cast you away as defiled from the mountain of God. I destroyed you, you guardian cherub, from the midst of the fiery stones.

Ezekiel 27:22

Traders from Sheba and Raamah paid for the best of what you had to offer with all types of spices, precious stones, and gold.

Precious stones » General references to

1 Chronicles 29:2

To the extent that I have been able to do so, I have provided supplies for the Temple of my God, including gold for what is to be made of gold, silver for what is to be made of silver, bronze for what is to be made of bronze, iron for what is to be made of iron, wood for what is to be made of wood, and great quantities of onyx, precious stones, antimony, colored stones, all types of other semi-precious stones, and plenty of marble.

Revelation 18:12

cargo of gold, silver, gems, pearls, fine linen, purple cloth, silk, scarlet cloth, all kinds of scented wood, all articles made of ivory, all articles made of very costly wood, bronze, iron, marble,

1 Kings 10:2

She brought along a large retinue, camels laden with spices, and lots of gold and precious stones. Upon her arrival, she spoke with Solomon about everything that was on her mind.

1 Chronicles 20:2

David confiscated the crown of their king from his head, and found that its weight was a talent in gold. A precious stone had been set in it, and it was placed on David's head. He also confiscated a great amount of war booty that had been plundered from the city,

Revelation 21:11

The glory of God was its radiance, and its light was like a valuable gem, like jasper, as clear as crystal.

Precious stones » Names of » Onyx

Exodus 28:20

the fourth row beryl, onyx, and jasper, and they are to be set in gold filigree.

Exodus 39:13

and the fourth row beryl, onyx, and jasper. They were set in gold filigree when they were mounted.

1 Chronicles 29:2

To the extent that I have been able to do so, I have provided supplies for the Temple of my God, including gold for what is to be made of gold, silver for what is to be made of silver, bronze for what is to be made of bronze, iron for what is to be made of iron, wood for what is to be made of wood, and great quantities of onyx, precious stones, antimony, colored stones, all types of other semi-precious stones, and plenty of marble.

Exodus 25:7

and onyx stones, stones for setting on the ephod and the breast piece.

Ezekiel 28:13

You used to be in Eden God's paradise! You wore precious stones for clothing: ruby, topaz, diamond, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and carbuncle. Your settings were crafted in gold, along with your engravings. On the day of your creation they had been prepared!

More verses: Job 28:16 Genesis 2:12

Precious stones » Pearls » Sapphire

Ezekiel 28:13

You used to be in Eden God's paradise! You wore precious stones for clothing: ruby, topaz, diamond, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and carbuncle. Your settings were crafted in gold, along with your engravings. On the day of your creation they had been prepared!

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the city wall were decorated with all kinds of gems: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Exodus 24:10

and saw the God of Israel. Under his feet was something like a pavement made of sapphire, as clear as the sky.

Ezekiel 1:26

From above the canopy that was spread out over their heads, there appeared to be something reminiscent of a throne, resembling sapphire in form.

Ezekiel 10:1

As I continued to watch, there on the expanse above the heads of the cherubim was a massive sapphire stone that resembled a throne in form and appearance.

More verses: Exodus 28:18 Job 28:16

Precious stones » Names of » Beryl

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Song of Songs 5:14

His hands are rods of gold, set with beryl. His stomach is carved ivory, inlaid with sapphires.

Ezekiel 1:16

Their wheels and their construction details looked like gold-colored beryl. Each wheel was identical in form to the others, and they appeared to have been constructed and designed as if one wheel were within another.

Ezekiel 10:9

As I continued to watch, I observed four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. The wheels resembled beryl stone.

Exodus 28:20

the fourth row beryl, onyx, and jasper, and they are to be set in gold filigree.

More verses: Exodus 39:13

Precious stones » Names of » Emeralds

Ezekiel 27:16

"Aram was one of your customers because you had so much merchandise. They paid by trading turquoise, purple yarn, embroidered goods, Egyptian linen, coral, and rubies.

Revelation 4:3

The person sitting there looked like jasper and carnelian, and there was a rainbow around the throne that looked like an emerald.

Ezekiel 28:13

You used to be in Eden God's paradise! You wore precious stones for clothing: ruby, topaz, diamond, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and carbuncle. Your settings were crafted in gold, along with your engravings. On the day of your creation they had been prepared!

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the city wall were decorated with all kinds of gems: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Exodus 28:18

the second row ruby, sapphire, and crystal;

More verses: Exodus 39:11

Precious stones » Names of » Jasper

Revelation 4:3

The person sitting there looked like jasper and carnelian, and there was a rainbow around the throne that looked like an emerald.

Exodus 28:20

the fourth row beryl, onyx, and jasper, and they are to be set in gold filigree.

Exodus 39:13

and the fourth row beryl, onyx, and jasper. They were set in gold filigree when they were mounted.

Ezekiel 28:13

You used to be in Eden God's paradise! You wore precious stones for clothing: ruby, topaz, diamond, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and carbuncle. Your settings were crafted in gold, along with your engravings. On the day of your creation they had been prepared!

Revelation 21:11

The glory of God was its radiance, and its light was like a valuable gem, like jasper, as clear as crystal.

Precious stones » Pearls » Sardius

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Revelation 4:3

The person sitting there looked like jasper and carnelian, and there was a rainbow around the throne that looked like an emerald.

Exodus 39:10

They mounted on it four rows of stones. The first row was a row of carnelian, topaz, and emerald;

Ezekiel 28:13

You used to be in Eden God's paradise! You wore precious stones for clothing: ruby, topaz, diamond, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and carbuncle. Your settings were crafted in gold, along with your engravings. On the day of your creation they had been prepared!

Exodus 28:17

You are to mount on it a setting for four rows of stones. The first row is to contain carnelian, topaz, and emerald;

Precious stones » Pearls » Topaz

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Ezekiel 28:13

You used to be in Eden God's paradise! You wore precious stones for clothing: ruby, topaz, diamond, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and carbuncle. Your settings were crafted in gold, along with your engravings. On the day of your creation they had been prepared!

Exodus 28:17

You are to mount on it a setting for four rows of stones. The first row is to contain carnelian, topaz, and emerald;

Job 28:19

It can neither be compared with the topaz of Ethiopia nor valued in comparison to pure gold."

Precious stones » Pearls » Rubies

Job 28:18

Don't even bother to mention coral and crystal wisdom is more valuable than a bag of rubies.

Proverbs 8:11

because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it."

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Jasper

Revelation 4:3

The person sitting there looked like jasper and carnelian, and there was a rainbow around the throne that looked like an emerald.

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the city wall were decorated with all kinds of gems: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Revelation 21:11

The glory of God was its radiance, and its light was like a valuable gem, like jasper, as clear as crystal.

Precious stones » Names of » Amethyst

Exodus 28:19

the third row jacinth, agate, and amethyst;

Exodus 39:12

the third row jacinth, agate, and amethyst;

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Diamond

Ezekiel 28:13

You used to be in Eden God's paradise! You wore precious stones for clothing: ruby, topaz, diamond, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and carbuncle. Your settings were crafted in gold, along with your engravings. On the day of your creation they had been prepared!

Exodus 28:18

the second row ruby, sapphire, and crystal;

Jeremiah 17:1

The sin of Judah is engraved with an iron stylus. It is inscribed with a diamond point on the tablet of their heart and on the horns of their altars.

Precious stones » Names of » Diamonds

Ezekiel 28:13

You used to be in Eden God's paradise! You wore precious stones for clothing: ruby, topaz, diamond, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and carbuncle. Your settings were crafted in gold, along with your engravings. On the day of your creation they had been prepared!

Exodus 28:18

the second row ruby, sapphire, and crystal;

Jeremiah 17:1

The sin of Judah is engraved with an iron stylus. It is inscribed with a diamond point on the tablet of their heart and on the horns of their altars.

Precious stones » Names of » Crystal

Ezekiel 1:22

There was spread out over the heads of the living beings what looked like a canopy, in outward appearance resembling ice,

Job 28:17

It cannot be compared to gold and fine glass crystal, nor can it be exchanged for gold-plated weaponry.

Revelation 21:11

The glory of God was its radiance, and its light was like a valuable gem, like jasper, as clear as crystal.

Precious stones » Names of » Agate

Exodus 28:19

the third row jacinth, agate, and amethyst;

Isaiah 54:12

And I'll make your battlements of rubies, and your gates of jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.

Ezekiel 27:16

"Aram was one of your customers because you had so much merchandise. They paid by trading turquoise, purple yarn, embroidered goods, Egyptian linen, coral, and rubies.

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

Exodus 28:11

With work like a jeweler engraves on a signet, you are to inscribe the two stones with the names of the sons of Israel, and you are to mount them in settings of gold filigree.

Exodus 28:21

The stones are to correspond to the names of the sons of Israel, twelve stones corresponding to their names. They are to be engraved like a signet, each with the name of one of the twelve tribes.

Exodus 28:9

You are to take two onyx stones and engrave the names of the sons of Israel on them,

Precious stones » Brilliant and glittering

1 Chronicles 29:2

To the extent that I have been able to do so, I have provided supplies for the Temple of my God, including gold for what is to be made of gold, silver for what is to be made of silver, bronze for what is to be made of bronze, iron for what is to be made of iron, wood for what is to be made of wood, and great quantities of onyx, precious stones, antimony, colored stones, all types of other semi-precious stones, and plenty of marble.

Revelation 21:11

The glory of God was its radiance, and its light was like a valuable gem, like jasper, as clear as crystal.

Precious stones » Called » Precious jewels

2 Chronicles 20:25

Later on, when Jehoshaphat and his army arrived to collect the spoils of war, they discovered there were far more goods, garments, and other valuable items to collect than they could carry off in a single day. There was so much material that it took three days to finish their collection efforts.

Proverbs 20:15

There is an abundance of gold and precious stones, but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Jacinth

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Revelation 9:17

This was how I saw the horses in my vision: The riders wore breastplates that had the color of fire, sapphire, and sulfur. The heads of the horses were like lions' heads, and fire, smoke, and sulfur came out of their mouths.

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

Revelation 18:16

"How terrible, how terrible it is for the great city that was clothed in fine linen, purple, and scarlet and was adorned with gold, gems, and pearls,

Revelation 17:4

The woman wore purple and scarlet clothes and was adorned with gold, gems, and pearls. In her hand she was holding a gold cup filled with detestable things and the impurities of her immorality.

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Saints

Malachi 3:17

"They'll be mine," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "in the day when I prepare my treasured possession. I'll spare them, just as a man spares his own son who serves him.

1 Corinthians 3:12

Whether a person builds on this foundation with gold, silver, expensive stones, wood, hay, or straw,

Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the breastplate of judgment

Exodus 28:17-20

You are to mount on it a setting for four rows of stones. The first row is to contain carnelian, topaz, and emerald; the second row ruby, sapphire, and crystal; the third row jacinth, agate, and amethyst; read more.
the fourth row beryl, onyx, and jasper, and they are to be set in gold filigree.

Exodus 39:10-14

They mounted on it four rows of stones. The first row was a row of carnelian, topaz, and emerald; the second row ruby, sapphire, and crystal; the third row jacinth, agate, and amethyst; read more.
and the fourth row beryl, onyx, and jasper. They were set in gold filigree when they were mounted. The stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel, twelve stones corresponding to their names, with the engraving of a signet, each with the name of one of the twelve tribes.

Precious stones » Brought from ophir

1 Kings 10:11

Hiram's ships that brought gold from Ophir, also brought from Ophir lots of algum wood and precious stones.

2 Chronicles 9:10

Hiram's servants and Solomon's servants, who brought gold from Ophir, also presented algum wood and other precious stones.

Precious stones » Extensive commerce in

Revelation 18:12

cargo of gold, silver, gems, pearls, fine linen, purple cloth, silk, scarlet cloth, all kinds of scented wood, all articles made of ivory, all articles made of very costly wood, bronze, iron, marble,

Ezekiel 27:22

Traders from Sheba and Raamah paid for the best of what you had to offer with all types of spices, precious stones, and gold.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Amethyst

Exodus 28:19

the third row jacinth, agate, and amethyst;

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Emerald

Ezekiel 27:16

"Aram was one of your customers because you had so much merchandise. They paid by trading turquoise, purple yarn, embroidered goods, Egyptian linen, coral, and rubies.

Revelation 4:3

The person sitting there looked like jasper and carnelian, and there was a rainbow around the throne that looked like an emerald.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Beryl

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Daniel 10:6

His body was like beryl, his face flashed like lightning, his eyes were like flaming torches, his arms and legs were like polished bronze, and his speech roared like that of a crowd.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Sardine or sardius

Revelation 4:3

The person sitting there looked like jasper and carnelian, and there was a rainbow around the throne that looked like an emerald.

Exodus 28:17

You are to mount on it a setting for four rows of stones. The first row is to contain carnelian, topaz, and emerald;

Precious stones » Called » Stones of fire

Ezekiel 28:16

Since your vast business dealings filled you with violent intent from top to bottom, you sinned, so I cast you away as defiled from the mountain of God. I destroyed you, you guardian cherub, from the midst of the fiery stones.

Ezekiel 28:14

"You were the anointed cherub; having been set in place on the holy mountain of God, you walked in the midst of fiery stones.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Pearl

Matthew 13:45-46

"Again, the kingdom from heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he found a very valuable pearl, he went and sold everything he had and bought it."

Job 28:18

Don't even bother to mention coral and crystal wisdom is more valuable than a bag of rubies.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Topaz

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Job 28:19

It can neither be compared with the topaz of Ethiopia nor valued in comparison to pure gold."

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Ruby

Lamentations 4:7

Her princes were purer than snow, whiter than milk. Their bodies were more ruddy than rubies, their beards like the color of precious stones.

Job 28:18

Don't even bother to mention coral and crystal wisdom is more valuable than a bag of rubies.

Precious stones » Called » Jewels

Ezekiel 16:12

I put a ring in your nose, earrings in your ears, and a crown encrusted with jewels on your head.

Precious stones » Often given as presents

1 Kings 10:2

She brought along a large retinue, camels laden with spices, and lots of gold and precious stones. Upon her arrival, she spoke with Solomon about everything that was on her mind.

1 Kings 10:10

Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a vast quantity of spices, and precious stones. No spices ever came again that were comparable to those that the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Carbuncle

Isaiah 54:12

And I'll make your battlements of rubies, and your gates of jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.

Exodus 28:17

You are to mount on it a setting for four rows of stones. The first row is to contain carnelian, topaz, and emerald;

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Sapphire

Exodus 24:10

and saw the God of Israel. Under his feet was something like a pavement made of sapphire, as clear as the sky.

Ezekiel 1:26

From above the canopy that was spread out over their heads, there appeared to be something reminiscent of a throne, resembling sapphire in form.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Agate

Exodus 28:19

the third row jacinth, agate, and amethyst;

Isaiah 54:12

And I'll make your battlements of rubies, and your gates of jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.

Precious stones » Names of » Carbuncle

Exodus 39:10

They mounted on it four rows of stones. The first row was a row of carnelian, topaz, and emerald;

Exodus 28:17

You are to mount on it a setting for four rows of stones. The first row is to contain carnelian, topaz, and emerald;

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Preciousness of Christ

Isaiah 28:16

therefore this is what the LORD God says: "Look! I am laying a foundation stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation: Whoever believes firmly will not act hastily.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Onyx

Exodus 28:20

the fourth row beryl, onyx, and jasper, and they are to be set in gold filigree.

Job 28:16

It cannot be compared to gold from Ophir, with precious onyx, or with sapphire.

Precious stones » Used for » Setting in seals and rings

Song of Songs 5:12

His eyes are like doves by streams of water, bathed in milk, mounted like jewels.

Precious stones » A part of the treasure of kings

2 Chronicles 32:27

Hezekiah received immense wealth and honor. He built treasuries for himself to store silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all sorts of valuable items,

Precious stones » Called » Stones to be set

1 Chronicles 29:2

To the extent that I have been able to do so, I have provided supplies for the Temple of my God, including gold for what is to be made of gold, silver for what is to be made of silver, bronze for what is to be made of bronze, iron for what is to be made of iron, wood for what is to be made of wood, and great quantities of onyx, precious stones, antimony, colored stones, all types of other semi-precious stones, and plenty of marble.

Precious stones » Prepared by » David » For the temple

1 Chronicles 29:2

To the extent that I have been able to do so, I have provided supplies for the Temple of my God, including gold for what is to be made of gold, silver for what is to be made of silver, bronze for what is to be made of bronze, iron for what is to be made of iron, wood for what is to be made of wood, and great quantities of onyx, precious stones, antimony, colored stones, all types of other semi-precious stones, and plenty of marble.

Precious stones » diversity » Colors

1 Chronicles 29:2

To the extent that I have been able to do so, I have provided supplies for the Temple of my God, including gold for what is to be made of gold, silver for what is to be made of silver, bronze for what is to be made of bronze, iron for what is to be made of iron, wood for what is to be made of wood, and great quantities of onyx, precious stones, antimony, colored stones, all types of other semi-precious stones, and plenty of marble.

Precious stones » Given by chief men for the temple

1 Chronicles 29:8

Whoever owned precious stones gave them to the treasury of the Temple of the LORD, in care of Jehiel the Gershonite.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Chrysoprasus

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Chalcedony

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the city wall were decorated with all kinds of gems: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Chrysolyte

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Sardonyx

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Stability of heavenly jerusalem

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the city wall were decorated with all kinds of gems: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Glory of heavenly jerusalem

Revelation 21:11

The glory of God was its radiance, and its light was like a valuable gem, like jasper, as clear as crystal.

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Worldly glory of nations

Ezekiel 28:13-16

You used to be in Eden God's paradise! You wore precious stones for clothing: ruby, topaz, diamond, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and carbuncle. Your settings were crafted in gold, along with your engravings. On the day of your creation they had been prepared! "You were the anointed cherub; having been set in place on the holy mountain of God, you walked in the midst of fiery stones. You were blameless in your behavior from the day you were created until wickedness was discovered in you. read more.
Since your vast business dealings filled you with violent intent from top to bottom, you sinned, so I cast you away as defiled from the mountain of God. I destroyed you, you guardian cherub, from the midst of the fiery stones.

Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the temple

2 Chronicles 3:6

The Temple was adorned with precious stones, including gold from the Orient.

Precious stones » Names of » Chrysoprasus

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Precious stones » Names of » Chalcedony

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the city wall were decorated with all kinds of gems: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Precious stones » Names of » Chrysolite

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

Precious stones » Names of » Jacinth

Revelation 21:20

the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth and the twelfth amethyst.

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

Isaiah 54:11-12

"O afflicted one, passed back and forth, and not comforted, Look! I am about to set your stones in antimony, and lay your foundations with sapphires. And I'll make your battlements of rubies, and your gates of jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.

Precious stones » Used for » Ornamenting royal crowns

2 Samuel 12:30

He confiscated the crown of their king from his head it weighed one talent in gold and was set with precious stones and it was placed on David's head. He confiscated a great amount of war booty that had been plundered from the city,

Precious stones » Brought from sheba

1 Kings 10:1-2

When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon's reputation with the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. She brought along a large retinue, camels laden with spices, and lots of gold and precious stones. Upon her arrival, she spoke with Solomon about everything that was on her mind.

Precious stones » Used for » Decorating the person

Ezekiel 28:13

You used to be in Eden God's paradise! You wore precious stones for clothing: ruby, topaz, diamond, beryl, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and carbuncle. Your settings were crafted in gold, along with your engravings. On the day of your creation they had been prepared!

Precious stones » Highly prized by the ancients

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe works wonders in the eyes of its giver; wherever he turns he prospers.

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

Exodus 28:12

You are to put the two stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as stones of remembrance representing the sons of Israel, and Aaron is to carry their names into the LORD's presence on his two shoulders as a memorial.

Precious stones » Used for » Honoring idols

Daniel 11:38

He'll glorify the god of fortresses, a god whom his ancestors never knew, honoring him with gold, silver, valuable jewels, and treasures.

Precious stones » Art of setting, known to the jews

Exodus 28:20

the fourth row beryl, onyx, and jasper, and they are to be set in gold filigree.

Precious stones » Given by the jews for the tabernacle

Exodus 25:7

and onyx stones, stones for setting on the ephod and the breast piece.

Precious stones » Dug out of the earth

Job 28:5-6

"While the ground produces food, underneath it is torn up and burning hot, where stones are sapphire and gold dust can be found,

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Coral

Job 28:18

Don't even bother to mention coral and crystal wisdom is more valuable than a bag of rubies.

Presents » Things given as » Precious stones

1 Kings 10:2

She brought along a large retinue, camels laden with spices, and lots of gold and precious stones. Upon her arrival, she spoke with Solomon about everything that was on her mind.

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

1 Chronicles 29:8

Whoever owned precious stones gave them to the treasury of the Temple of the LORD, in care of Jehiel the Gershonite.

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