38 Bible Verses about Precious Stones

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1 Kings 10:2

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.

1 Chronicles 20:2

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.

1 Chronicles 29:2

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.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

Daniel 11:38

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.

1 Corinthians 3:12

If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,

Revelation 18:12

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,

Revelation 21:11

The city possesses the glory of God; its brilliance is like a precious jewel, like a stone of crystal-clear jasper.

Exodus 28:19

and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

Isaiah 54:12

I will make your pinnacles out of gems, your gates out of beryl, and your outer wall out of beautiful stones.

Ezekiel 27:16

Edom was your trade partner because of the abundance of your goods; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your products.

Exodus 39:12

and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an 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

and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They are to be enclosed in gold in their filigree settings.

Exodus 39:13

and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They were enclosed in gold filigree settings.

Ezekiel 1:16

The appearance of the wheels and their construction was like gleaming jasper, and all four wheels looked alike. Their structure was like a wheel within a wheel.

Ezekiel 10:9

As I watched, I noticed four wheels by the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub; the wheels gleamed like jasper.

Exodus 28:17

You are to set in it a setting for stones, four rows of stones, a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl -- the first row;

Exodus 39:10

They set on it four rows of stones: a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl -- the first row;

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the city's wall are decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation is jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Job 28:17

Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth.

Ezekiel 1:22

Over the heads of the living beings was something like a platform, glittering awesomely like ice, stretched out over their heads.

Exodus 28:18

and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald;

Jeremiah 17:1

The sin of Judah is engraved with an iron chisel on their stone-hard hearts. It is inscribed with a diamond point on the horns of their altars.

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering, the ruby, topaz, and emerald, the chrysolite, onyx, and jasper, the sapphire, turquoise, and beryl; your settings and mounts were made of gold. On the day you were created they were prepared.

Exodus 39:11

and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald;

Revelation 4:3

And the one seated on it was like jasper and carnelian in appearance, and a rainbow looking like it was made of emerald encircled the throne.

Genesis 2:12

(The gold of that land is pure; pearls and lapis lazuli are also there).

Exodus 25:7

onyx stones, and other gems to be set in the ephod and in the breastpiece.

Job 28:16

It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires.

Job 28:18

Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.

Proverbs 8:11

For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

Exodus 24:10

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

Ezekiel 1:26

Above the platform over their heads was something like a sapphire shaped like a throne. High above on the throne was a form that appeared to be a man.

Ezekiel 10:1

As I watched, I saw on the platform above the top of the cherubim something like a sapphire, resembling the shape of a throne, appearing above them.

Job 28:19

The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.

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Ezekiel 27:16

Edom was your trade partner because of the abundance of your goods; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your products.

Revelation 18:12

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,

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering, the ruby, topaz, and emerald, the chrysolite, onyx, and jasper, the sapphire, turquoise, and beryl; your settings and mounts were made of gold. On the day you were created they were prepared.

Ezekiel 28:16

In the abundance of your trade you were filled with violence, and you sinned; so I defiled you and banished you from the mountain of God -- the guardian cherub expelled you from the midst of the stones of fire.

Ezekiel 27:22

The merchants of Sheba and Raamah engaged in trade with you; they traded the best kinds of spices along with precious stones and gold for your products.

Precious stones » General references to

1 Chronicles 29:2

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.

Revelation 18:12

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,

1 Kings 10:2

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.

1 Chronicles 20:2

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.

Revelation 21:11

The city possesses the glory of God; its brilliance is like a precious jewel, like a stone of crystal-clear jasper.

Precious stones » Names of » Onyx

Exodus 28:20

and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They are to be enclosed in gold in their filigree settings.

Exodus 39:13

and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They were enclosed in gold filigree settings.

1 Chronicles 29:2

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.

Exodus 25:7

onyx stones, and other gems to be set in the ephod and in the breastpiece.

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering, the ruby, topaz, and emerald, the chrysolite, onyx, and jasper, the sapphire, turquoise, and beryl; your settings and mounts were made of gold. On the day you were created they were prepared.

More verses: Job 28:16 Genesis 2:12

Precious stones » Pearls » Sapphire

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering, the ruby, topaz, and emerald, the chrysolite, onyx, and jasper, the sapphire, turquoise, and beryl; your settings and mounts were made of gold. On the day you were created they were prepared.

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the city's wall are decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation is jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Exodus 24:10

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

Ezekiel 1:26

Above the platform over their heads was something like a sapphire shaped like a throne. High above on the throne was a form that appeared to be a man.

Ezekiel 10:1

As I watched, I saw on the platform above the top of the cherubim something like a sapphire, resembling the shape of a throne, appearing above them.

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 arms are like rods of gold set with chrysolite. His abdomen is like polished ivory inlaid with sapphires.

Ezekiel 1:16

The appearance of the wheels and their construction was like gleaming jasper, and all four wheels looked alike. Their structure was like a wheel within a wheel.

Ezekiel 10:9

As I watched, I noticed four wheels by the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub; the wheels gleamed like jasper.

Exodus 28:20

and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They are to be enclosed in gold in their filigree settings.

More verses: Exodus 39:13

Precious stones » Names of » Emeralds

Ezekiel 27:16

Edom was your trade partner because of the abundance of your goods; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your products.

Revelation 4:3

And the one seated on it was like jasper and carnelian in appearance, and a rainbow looking like it was made of emerald encircled the throne.

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering, the ruby, topaz, and emerald, the chrysolite, onyx, and jasper, the sapphire, turquoise, and beryl; your settings and mounts were made of gold. On the day you were created they were prepared.

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the city's wall are decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation is jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Exodus 28:18

and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald;

More verses: Exodus 39:11

Precious stones » Names of » Jasper

Revelation 4:3

And the one seated on it was like jasper and carnelian in appearance, and a rainbow looking like it was made of emerald encircled the throne.

Exodus 28:20

and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They are to be enclosed in gold in their filigree settings.

Exodus 39:13

and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They were enclosed in gold filigree settings.

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering, the ruby, topaz, and emerald, the chrysolite, onyx, and jasper, the sapphire, turquoise, and beryl; your settings and mounts were made of gold. On the day you were created they were prepared.

Revelation 21:11

The city possesses the glory of God; its brilliance is like a precious jewel, like a stone of crystal-clear jasper.

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

And the one seated on it was like jasper and carnelian in appearance, and a rainbow looking like it was made of emerald encircled the throne.

Exodus 39:10

They set on it four rows of stones: a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl -- the first row;

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering, the ruby, topaz, and emerald, the chrysolite, onyx, and jasper, the sapphire, turquoise, and beryl; your settings and mounts were made of gold. On the day you were created they were prepared.

Exodus 28:17

You are to set in it a setting for stones, four rows of stones, a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl -- the first row;

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 were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering, the ruby, topaz, and emerald, the chrysolite, onyx, and jasper, the sapphire, turquoise, and beryl; your settings and mounts were made of gold. On the day you were created they were prepared.

Exodus 28:17

You are to set in it a setting for stones, four rows of stones, a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl -- the first row;

Job 28:19

The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.

Precious stones » Pearls » Rubies

Job 28:18

Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.

Proverbs 8:11

For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Jasper

Revelation 4:3

And the one seated on it was like jasper and carnelian in appearance, and a rainbow looking like it was made of emerald encircled the throne.

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the city's wall are decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation is jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Revelation 21:11

The city possesses the glory of God; its brilliance is like a precious jewel, like a stone of crystal-clear jasper.

Precious stones » Names of » Amethyst

Exodus 28:19

and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

Exodus 39:12

and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an 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 were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering, the ruby, topaz, and emerald, the chrysolite, onyx, and jasper, the sapphire, turquoise, and beryl; your settings and mounts were made of gold. On the day you were created they were prepared.

Exodus 28:18

and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald;

Jeremiah 17:1

The sin of Judah is engraved with an iron chisel on their stone-hard hearts. It is inscribed with a diamond point on the horns of their altars.

Precious stones » Names of » Diamonds

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering, the ruby, topaz, and emerald, the chrysolite, onyx, and jasper, the sapphire, turquoise, and beryl; your settings and mounts were made of gold. On the day you were created they were prepared.

Exodus 28:18

and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald;

Jeremiah 17:1

The sin of Judah is engraved with an iron chisel on their stone-hard hearts. It is inscribed with a diamond point on the horns of their altars.

Precious stones » Names of » Crystal

Ezekiel 1:22

Over the heads of the living beings was something like a platform, glittering awesomely like ice, stretched out over their heads.

Job 28:17

Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth.

Revelation 21:11

The city possesses the glory of God; its brilliance is like a precious jewel, like a stone of crystal-clear jasper.

Precious stones » Names of » Agate

Exodus 28:19

and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

Isaiah 54:12

I will make your pinnacles out of gems, your gates out of beryl, and your outer wall out of beautiful stones.

Ezekiel 27:16

Edom was your trade partner because of the abundance of your goods; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your products.

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

Exodus 28:11

You are to engrave the two stones with the names of the sons of Israel with the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a seal; you are to have them set in gold filigree settings.

Exodus 28:21

The stones are to be for the names of the sons of Israel, twelve, according to the number of their names. Each name according to the twelve tribes is to be like the engravings of a seal.

Exodus 28:9

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

Precious stones » Brilliant and glittering

1 Chronicles 29:2

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.

Revelation 21:11

The city possesses the glory of God; its brilliance is like a precious jewel, like a stone of crystal-clear jasper.

Precious stones » Called » Precious jewels

2 Chronicles 20:25

Jehoshaphat and his men went to gather the plunder; they found a huge amount of supplies, clothing and valuable items. They carried away everything they could. There was so much plunder, it took them three days to haul it off.

Proverbs 20:15

There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious 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

Now this is what the horses and their riders looked like in my vision: The riders had breastplates that were fiery red, dark blue, and sulfurous yellow in color. The heads of the horses looked 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

saying, "Woe, woe, O great city -- dressed in fine linen, purple and scarlet clothing, and adorned with gold, precious stones, and pearls --

Revelation 17:4

Now the woman was dressed in purple and scarlet clothing, and adorned with gold, precious stones, and pearls. She held in her hand a golden cup filled with detestable things and unclean things from her sexual immorality.

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Saints

Malachi 3:17

"They will belong to me," says the Lord who rules over all, "in the day when I prepare my own special property. I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him.

1 Corinthians 3:12

If anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,

Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the breastplate of judgment

Exodus 28:17-20

You are to set in it a setting for stones, four rows of stones, a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl -- the first row; and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald; and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; read more.
and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They are to be enclosed in gold in their filigree settings.

Exodus 39:10-14

They set on it four rows of stones: a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl -- the first row; and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald; and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; read more.
and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They were enclosed in gold filigree settings. The stones were for the names of the sons of Israel, twelve, corresponding to the number of their names. Each name corresponding to one of the twelve tribes was like the engravings of a seal.

Precious stones » Brought from ophir

1 Kings 10:11

(Hiram's fleet, which carried gold from Ophir, also brought from Ophir a very large quantity of fine timber and precious gems.

2 Chronicles 9:10

(Huram's servants, aided by Solomon's servants, brought gold from Ophir, as well as fine timber and precious gems.

Precious stones » Extensive commerce in

Revelation 18:12

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,

Ezekiel 27:22

The merchants of Sheba and Raamah engaged in trade with you; they traded the best kinds of spices along with precious stones and gold for your products.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Amethyst

Exodus 28:19

and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an 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

Edom was your trade partner because of the abundance of your goods; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your products.

Revelation 4:3

And the one seated on it was like jasper and carnelian in appearance, and a rainbow looking like it was made of emerald encircled the throne.

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 resembled yellow jasper, and his face had an appearance like lightning. His eyes were like blazing torches; his arms and feet had the gleam of polished bronze. His voice thundered forth like the sound of a large crowd.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Sardine or sardius

Revelation 4:3

And the one seated on it was like jasper and carnelian in appearance, and a rainbow looking like it was made of emerald encircled the throne.

Exodus 28:17

You are to set in it a setting for stones, four rows of stones, a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl -- the first row;

Precious stones » Called » Stones of fire

Ezekiel 28:16

In the abundance of your trade you were filled with violence, and you sinned; so I defiled you and banished you from the mountain of God -- the guardian cherub expelled you from the midst of the stones of fire.

Ezekiel 28:14

I placed you there with an anointed guardian cherub; you were on the holy mountain of God; you walked about amidst fiery stones.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Pearl

Matthew 13:45-46

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he found a pearl of great value, he went out and sold everything he had and bought it.

Job 28:18

Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.

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

The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Ruby

Lamentations 4:7

(Zayin) Her consecrated ones were brighter than snow, whiter than milk; their bodies more ruddy than corals, their hair like lapis lazuli.

Job 28:18

Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.

Precious stones » Called » Jewels

Ezekiel 16:12

I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown on your head.

Precious stones » Often given as presents

1 Kings 10:2

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.

1 Kings 10:10

She gave the king 120 talents of gold, a very large quantity of spices, and precious gems. The quantity of spices the queen of Sheba gave King Solomon has never been matched.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Carbuncle

Isaiah 54:12

I will make your pinnacles out of gems, your gates out of beryl, and your outer wall out of beautiful stones.

Exodus 28:17

You are to set in it a setting for stones, four rows of stones, a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl -- the first row;

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Sapphire

Exodus 24:10

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

Ezekiel 1:26

Above the platform over their heads was something like a sapphire shaped like a throne. High above on the throne was a form that appeared to be a man.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Agate

Exodus 28:19

and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

Isaiah 54:12

I will make your pinnacles out of gems, your gates out of beryl, and your outer wall out of beautiful stones.

Precious stones » Names of » Carbuncle

Exodus 39:10

They set on it four rows of stones: a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl -- the first row;

Exodus 28:17

You are to set in it a setting for stones, four rows of stones, a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl -- the first row;

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Preciousness of Christ

Isaiah 28:16

Therefore, this is what the sovereign master, the Lord, says: "Look, I am laying a stone in Zion, an approved stone, set in place as a precious cornerstone for the foundation. The one who maintains his faith will not panic.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Onyx

Exodus 28:20

and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They are to be enclosed in gold in their filigree settings.

Job 28:16

It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires.

Precious stones » Used for » Setting in seals and rings

Song of Songs 5:12

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

Precious stones » A part of the treasure of kings

2 Chronicles 32:27

Hezekiah was very wealthy and greatly respected. He made storehouses for his silver, gold, precious stones, spices, and all his other valuable possessions.

Precious stones » Called » Stones to be set

1 Chronicles 29:2

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.

Precious stones » Prepared by » David » For the temple

1 Chronicles 29:2

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.

Precious stones » diversity » Colors

1 Chronicles 29:2

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.

Precious stones » Given by chief men for the temple

1 Chronicles 29:8

All who possessed precious stones donated them to the treasury of the Lord's temple, which was under the supervision 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's wall are decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation is 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's wall are decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation is jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Glory of heavenly jerusalem

Revelation 21:11

The city possesses the glory of God; its brilliance is like a precious jewel, like a stone of crystal-clear jasper.

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Worldly glory of nations

Ezekiel 28:13-16

You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering, the ruby, topaz, and emerald, the chrysolite, onyx, and jasper, the sapphire, turquoise, and beryl; your settings and mounts were made of gold. On the day you were created they were prepared. I placed you there with an anointed guardian cherub; you were on the holy mountain of God; you walked about amidst fiery stones. You were blameless in your behavior from the day you were created, until sin was discovered in you. read more.
In the abundance of your trade you were filled with violence, and you sinned; so I defiled you and banished you from the mountain of God -- the guardian cherub expelled you from the midst of the stones of fire.

Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the temple

2 Chronicles 3:6

He decorated the temple with precious stones; the gold he used came from Parvaim.

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's wall are decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation is 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, driven away, and unconsoled! Look, I am about to set your stones in antimony and I lay your foundation with lapis-lazuli. I will make your pinnacles out of gems, your gates out of beryl, and your outer wall out of beautiful stones.

Precious stones » Used for » Ornamenting royal crowns

2 Samuel 12:30

He took the crown of their king from his head -- it was gold, weighed about seventy-five pounds, and held a precious stone -- and it was placed on David's head. He also took from the city a great deal of plunder.

Precious stones » Brought from sheba

1 Kings 10:1-2

When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon, she came to challenge him with difficult questions. 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.

Precious stones » Used for » Decorating the person

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering, the ruby, topaz, and emerald, the chrysolite, onyx, and jasper, the sapphire, turquoise, and beryl; your settings and mounts were made of gold. On the day you were created they were prepared.

Precious stones » Highly prized by the ancients

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

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

Exodus 28:12

You are to put the two stones on the shoulders of the ephod, stones of memorial for the sons of Israel, and Aaron will bear their names before the Lord on his two shoulders for a memorial.

Precious stones » Used for » Honoring idols

Daniel 11:38

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.

Precious stones » Art of setting, known to the jews

Exodus 28:20

and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They are to be enclosed in gold in their filigree settings.

Precious stones » Given by the jews for the tabernacle

Exodus 25:7

onyx stones, and other gems to be set in the ephod and in the breastpiece.

Precious stones » Dug out of the earth

Job 28:5-6

The earth, from which food comes, is overturned below as though by fire; a place whose stones are sapphires and which contains dust of gold;

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Coral

Job 28:18

Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.

Presents » Things given as » Precious stones

1 Kings 10:2

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.

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

1 Chronicles 29:8

All who possessed precious stones donated them to the treasury of the Lord's temple, which was under the supervision of Jehiel the Gershonite.

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