PRECIOUS STONES
Thompson Chain Reference (1934)
(1) General References
(2) Names of
- Agate
- Amethyst
- Beryl
- Carbuncle
- Chalcedony
- Chrysolite
- Chrysoprasus
- Crystal
- Diamonds
- Emeralds
- Jacinth
- Jasper
- Onyx
- Rubies
- Sapphire
- Sardius
- Topaz
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Dug out of the earth
Brought from Ophir
Brought from Sheba
Of great variety
Of many colours
Brilliant and glittering
Highly prized by the ancients
Extensive commerce in
Often given as presents
Art of engraving upon, early known to the Jews
Art of setting, known to the Jews
A part of the treasure of kings
Given by the Jews for the tabernacle
Prepared by David for the temple
Given by chief men for the temple
CALLED
Stones of fire
Stones to be set
Jewels
Precious jewels
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE
Agate
Amethyst
Beryl
Carbuncle
Coral
Chalcedony
Chrysolite
Chrysoprasus
Diamond
Emerald
Jacinth
Jasper
Onyx
Pearl
Ruby
Sapphire
Sardine or Sardius
Sardonyx
Topaz
USED FOR
Adorning the high priest's ephod
Adorning the breastplate of judgment
Decorating the person
Ornamenting royal crowns
Setting in seals and rings
Adorning the temple
Honouring idols
ILLUSTRATIVE OF
Preciousness of Christ
Beauty and stability of the church
Saints
Seductive splendour and false glory of the apostasy
Worldly glory of nations
Glory of heavenly Jerusalem
Stability of heavenly Jerusalem