38 Bible Verses about Precious Stones

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1 Kings 10:2

She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels bearing spices and very much gold and precious stones. And when she came to Solomon, she told him all that was on her mind.

1 Chronicles 20:2

And David took the crown of their king from his head. He found that it weighed a talent of gold, and in it was a precious stone. And it was placed on David's head. And he brought out the spoil of the city, a very great amount.

1 Chronicles 29:2

So I have provided for the house of my God, so far as I was able, the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, besides great quantities of onyx and stones for setting, antimony, colored stones, all sorts of precious stones and marble.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.

Daniel 11:38

He shall honor the god of fortresses instead of these. A god whom his fathers did not know he shall honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and costly gifts.

1 Corinthians 3:12

Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw--

Revelation 18:12

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

Revelation 21:11

having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.

Exodus 28:19

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

Isaiah 54:12

I will make your pinnacles of agate, your gates of carbuncles, and all your wall of precious stones.

Ezekiel 27:16

Syria did business with you because of your abundant goods; they exchanged for your wares emeralds, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and ruby.

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, the twelfth amethyst.

Exodus 28:20

and the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They shall be set in gold filigree.

Exodus 39:13

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

Ezekiel 1:16

As for the appearance of the wheels and their construction: their appearance was like the gleaming of beryl. And the four had the same likeness, their appearance and construction being as it were a wheel within a wheel.

Ezekiel 10:9

And I looked, and behold, there were four wheels beside the cherubim, one beside each cherub, and the appearance of the wheels was like sparkling beryl.

Exodus 28:17

You shall set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle shall be the first row;

Exodus 39:10

And they set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle was the first row;

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of jewel. The first was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Job 28:17

Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

Ezekiel 1:22

Over the heads of the living creatures there was the likeness of an expanse, shining like awe-inspiring crystal, spread out above their heads.

Exodus 28:18

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

Jeremiah 17:1

"The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron; with a point of diamond it is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and on the horns of their altars,

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire,emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they were prepared.

Exodus 39:11

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

Revelation 4:3

And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald.

Genesis 2:12

And the gold of that land is good; bdellium and onyx stone are there.

Exodus 25:7

onyx stones, and stones for setting, for the ephod and for the breastpiece.

Job 28:16

It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.

Job 28:18

No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.

Proverbs 8:11

for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

Exodus 24:10

and they saw the God of Israel. There was under his feet as it were a pavement of sapphire stone, like the very heaven for clearness.

Ezekiel 1:26

And above the expanse over their heads there was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like sapphire; and seated above the likeness of a throne was a likeness with a human appearance.

Ezekiel 10:1

Then I looked, and behold, on the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim there appeared above them something like a sapphire, in appearance like a throne.

Job 28:19

The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.

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Ezekiel 27:16

Syria did business with you because of your abundant goods; they exchanged for your wares emeralds, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and ruby.

Revelation 18:12

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

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire,emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they were prepared.

Ezekiel 28:16

In the abundance of your trade you were filled with violence in your midst, and you sinned; so I cast you as a profane thing from the mountain of God, and I destroyed you,O guardian cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.

Ezekiel 27:22

The traders of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; they exchanged for your wares the best of all kinds of spices and all precious stones and gold.

Precious stones » General references to

1 Chronicles 29:2

So I have provided for the house of my God, so far as I was able, the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, besides great quantities of onyx and stones for setting, antimony, colored stones, all sorts of precious stones and marble.

Revelation 18:12

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

1 Kings 10:2

She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels bearing spices and very much gold and precious stones. And when she came to Solomon, she told him all that was on her mind.

1 Chronicles 20:2

And David took the crown of their king from his head. He found that it weighed a talent of gold, and in it was a precious stone. And it was placed on David's head. And he brought out the spoil of the city, a very great amount.

Revelation 21:11

having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.

Precious stones » Names of » Onyx

Exodus 28:20

and the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They shall be set in gold filigree.

Exodus 39:13

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

1 Chronicles 29:2

So I have provided for the house of my God, so far as I was able, the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, besides great quantities of onyx and stones for setting, antimony, colored stones, all sorts of precious stones and marble.

Exodus 25:7

onyx stones, and stones for setting, for the ephod and for the breastpiece.

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire,emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that 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, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire,emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they were prepared.

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of jewel. The first was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Exodus 24:10

and they saw the God of Israel. There was under his feet as it were a pavement of sapphire stone, like the very heaven for clearness.

Ezekiel 1:26

And above the expanse over their heads there was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like sapphire; and seated above the likeness of a throne was a likeness with a human appearance.

Ezekiel 10:1

Then I looked, and behold, on the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim there appeared above them something like a sapphire, in appearance like a throne.

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, the twelfth amethyst.

Song of Solomon 5:14

His arms are rods of gold, set with jewels. His body is polished ivory, bedecked with sapphires.

Ezekiel 1:16

As for the appearance of the wheels and their construction: their appearance was like the gleaming of beryl. And the four had the same likeness, their appearance and construction being as it were a wheel within a wheel.

Ezekiel 10:9

And I looked, and behold, there were four wheels beside the cherubim, one beside each cherub, and the appearance of the wheels was like sparkling beryl.

Exodus 28:20

and the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They shall be set in gold filigree.

More verses: Exodus 39:13

Precious stones » Names of » Emeralds

Ezekiel 27:16

Syria did business with you because of your abundant goods; they exchanged for your wares emeralds, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and ruby.

Revelation 4:3

And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald.

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire,emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they were prepared.

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of jewel. The first was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Exodus 28:18

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

More verses: Exodus 39:11

Precious stones » Names of » Jasper

Revelation 4:3

And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald.

Exodus 28:20

and the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They shall be set in gold filigree.

Exodus 39:13

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

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire,emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they were prepared.

Revelation 21:11

having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, 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, the twelfth amethyst.

Revelation 4:3

And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald.

Exodus 39:10

And they set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle was the first row;

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire,emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they were prepared.

Exodus 28:17

You shall set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle shall be 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, the twelfth amethyst.

Ezekiel 28:13

You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire,emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they were prepared.

Exodus 28:17

You shall set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle shall be the first row;

Job 28:19

The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.

Precious stones » Pearls » Rubies

Job 28:18

No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.

Proverbs 8:11

for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Jasper

Revelation 4:3

And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald.

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of jewel. The first was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Revelation 21:11

having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.

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, 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, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire,emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they were prepared.

Exodus 28:18

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

Jeremiah 17:1

"The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron; with a point of diamond it is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and 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, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire,emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they were prepared.

Exodus 28:18

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

Jeremiah 17:1

"The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron; with a point of diamond it is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and on the horns of their altars,

Precious stones » Names of » Crystal

Ezekiel 1:22

Over the heads of the living creatures there was the likeness of an expanse, shining like awe-inspiring crystal, spread out above their heads.

Job 28:17

Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

Revelation 21:11

having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.

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 of agate, your gates of carbuncles, and all your wall of precious stones.

Ezekiel 27:16

Syria did business with you because of your abundant goods; they exchanged for your wares emeralds, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and ruby.

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

Exodus 28:11

As a jeweler engraves signets, so shall you engrave the two stones with the names of the sons of Israel. You shall enclose them in settings of gold filigree.

Exodus 28:21

There shall be twelve stones with their names according to the names of the sons of Israel. They shall be like signets, each engraved with its name, for the twelve tribes.

Exodus 28:9

You shall 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 provided for the house of my God, so far as I was able, the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, besides great quantities of onyx and stones for setting, antimony, colored stones, all sorts of precious stones and marble.

Revelation 21:11

having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.

Precious stones » Called » Precious jewels

2 Chronicles 20:25

When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take their spoil, they found among them, in great numbers, goods, clothing, and precious things, which they took for themselves until they could carry no more. They were three days in taking the spoil, it was so much.

Proverbs 20:15

There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are 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, the twelfth amethyst.

Revelation 9:17

And this is how I saw the horses in my vision and those who rode them: they wore breastplates the color of fire and of sapphire and of sulfur, and the heads of the horses were like lions' heads, and fire and smoke and sulfur came out of their mouths.

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

Revelation 18:16

"Alas, alas, for the great city that was clothed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet, adorned with gold, with jewels, and with pearls!

Revelation 17:4

The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and jewels and pearls, holding in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality.

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Saints

Malachi 3:17

"They shall be mine, says the LORD of hosts, in the day when I make up my treasured possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him.

1 Corinthians 3:12

Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw--

Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the breastplate of judgment

Exodus 28:17-20

You shall set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle shall be the first row; and the second row an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond; and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; read more.
and the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They shall be set in gold filigree.

Exodus 39:10-14

And they set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle was the first row; and the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond; and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; read more.
and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were enclosed in settings of gold filigree. There were twelve stones with their names according to the names of the sons of Israel. They were like signets, each engraved with its name, for the twelve tribes.

Precious stones » Brought from ophir

1 Kings 10:11

Moreover, the fleet of Hiram, which brought gold from Ophir, brought from Ophir a very great amount of almug wood and precious stones.

2 Chronicles 9:10

Moreover, the servants of Hiram and the servants of Solomon, who brought gold from Ophir, brought algum wood and precious stones.

Precious stones » Extensive commerce in

Revelation 18:12

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

Ezekiel 27:22

The traders of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; they exchanged for your wares the best of all kinds of spices and all precious stones and gold.

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, the twelfth amethyst.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Emerald

Ezekiel 27:16

Syria did business with you because of your abundant goods; they exchanged for your wares emeralds, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and ruby.

Revelation 4:3

And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of 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, the twelfth amethyst.

Daniel 10:6

His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and the sound of his words like the sound of a multitude.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Sardine or sardius

Revelation 4:3

And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald.

Exodus 28:17

You shall set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle shall be the first row;

Precious stones » Called » Stones of fire

Ezekiel 28:16

In the abundance of your trade you were filled with violence in your midst, and you sinned; so I cast you as a profane thing from the mountain of God, and I destroyed you,O guardian cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.

Ezekiel 28:14

You were an anointed guardian cherub. I placed you; you were on the holy mountain of God; in the midst of the stones of fire you walked.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Pearl

Matthew 13:45-46

"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.

Job 28:18

No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above 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, the twelfth amethyst.

Job 28:19

The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it, nor can it be valued in 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 coral, the beauty of their form was like sapphire.

Job 28:18

No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.

Precious stones » Called » Jewels

Ezekiel 16:12

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

Precious stones » Often given as presents

1 Kings 10:2

She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels bearing spices and very much gold and precious stones. And when she came to Solomon, she told him all that was on her mind.

1 Kings 10:10

Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, and a very great quantity of spices and precious stones. Never again came such an abundance of spices as these that the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Carbuncle

Isaiah 54:12

I will make your pinnacles of agate, your gates of carbuncles, and all your wall of precious stones.

Exodus 28:17

You shall set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle shall be the first row;

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Sapphire

Exodus 24:10

and they saw the God of Israel. There was under his feet as it were a pavement of sapphire stone, like the very heaven for clearness.

Ezekiel 1:26

And above the expanse over their heads there was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like sapphire; and seated above the likeness of a throne was a likeness with a human appearance.

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 of agate, your gates of carbuncles, and all your wall of precious stones.

Precious stones » Names of » Carbuncle

Exodus 39:10

And they set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle was the first row;

Exodus 28:17

You shall set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle shall be the first row;

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Preciousness of Christ

1 Peter 2:6

For it stands in Scripture: "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame."

Isaiah 28:16

therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: 'Whoever believes will not be in haste.'

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Onyx

Exodus 28:20

and the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They shall be set in gold filigree.

Job 28:16

It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.

Precious stones » Used for » Setting in seals and rings

Song of Solomon 5:12

His eyes are like doves beside streams of water, bathed in milk, sitting beside a full pool.

Precious stones » A part of the treasure of kings

2 Chronicles 32:27

And Hezekiah had very great riches and honor, and he made for himself treasuries for silver, for gold, for precious stones, for spices, for shields, and for all kinds of costly vessels;

Precious stones » Called » Stones to be set

1 Chronicles 29:2

So I have provided for the house of my God, so far as I was able, the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, besides great quantities of onyx and stones for setting, antimony, colored stones, all sorts of precious stones and marble.

Precious stones » Prepared by » David » For the temple

1 Chronicles 29:2

So I have provided for the house of my God, so far as I was able, the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, besides great quantities of onyx and stones for setting, antimony, colored stones, all sorts of precious stones and marble.

Precious stones » diversity » Colors

1 Chronicles 29:2

So I have provided for the house of my God, so far as I was able, the gold for the things of gold, the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, besides great quantities of onyx and stones for setting, antimony, colored stones, all sorts of precious stones and marble.

Precious stones » Given by chief men for the temple

1 Chronicles 29:8

And whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, in the 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, the twelfth amethyst.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Chalcedony

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of jewel. The first 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, 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, the twelfth amethyst.

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Stability of heavenly jerusalem

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of jewel. The first was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald,

Precious stones » Illustrative of » Glory of heavenly jerusalem

Revelation 21:11

having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.

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, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire,emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they were prepared. You were an anointed guardian cherub. I placed you; you were on the holy mountain of God; in the midst of the stones of fire you walked. You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created, till unrighteousness was found in you. read more.
In the abundance of your trade you were filled with violence in your midst, and you sinned; so I cast you as a profane thing from the mountain of God, and I destroyed you,O guardian cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.

Precious stones » Used for » Adorning the temple

2 Chronicles 3:6

He adorned the house with settings of precious stones. The gold was gold of 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, the twelfth amethyst.

Precious stones » Names of » Chalcedony

Revelation 21:19

The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of jewel. The first 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, 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, the twelfth amethyst.

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

Isaiah 54:11-12

"O afflicted one, storm-tossed and not comforted, behold, I will set your stones in antimony, and lay your foundations with sapphires. I will make your pinnacles of agate, your gates of carbuncles, and all your wall of precious stones.

Precious stones » Used for » Ornamenting royal crowns

2 Samuel 12:30

And he took the crown of their king from his head. The weight of it was a talent of gold, and in it was a precious stone, and it was placed on David's head. And he brought out the spoil of the city, a very great amount.

Precious stones » Brought from sheba

1 Kings 10:1-2

Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with hard questions. She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels bearing spices and very much gold and precious stones. And when she came to Solomon, she told him all 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, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire,emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they were prepared.

Precious stones » Highly prized by the ancients

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.

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

Exodus 28:12

And you shall set the two stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod, as stones of remembrance for the sons of Israel. And Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD on his two shoulders for remembrance.

Precious stones » Used for » Honoring idols

Daniel 11:38

He shall honor the god of fortresses instead of these. A god whom his fathers did not know he shall honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and costly gifts.

Precious stones » Art of setting, known to the jews

Exodus 28:20

and the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They shall be set in gold filigree.

Precious stones » Given by the jews for the tabernacle

Exodus 25:7

onyx stones, and stones for setting, for the ephod and for the breastpiece.

Precious stones » Dug out of the earth

Job 28:5-6

As for the earth, out of it comes bread, but underneath it is turned up as by fire. Its stones are the place of sapphires, and it has dust of gold.

Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Coral

Job 28:18

No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.

Presents » Things given as » Precious stones

1 Kings 10:2

She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels bearing spices and very much gold and precious stones. And when she came to Solomon, she told him all that was on her mind.

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

1 Chronicles 29:8

And whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, in the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.

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