Precious Stones

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A part of the treasure of kings Art of engraving upon, early known to the Jews Art of setting, known to the Jews Brilliant and glittering Brought from Ophir Brought from Sheba Called: Jewels. Called: Precious jewels. Called: Stones of fire. Called: Stones to be set. Dug out of the earth Extensive commerce in Given by chief men for the temple Given by the Jews for the tabernacle Highly prized by the ancients Illustrative of: Beauty and stability of the church. Illustrative of: Glory of heavenly Jerusalem. Illustrative of: Preciousness of Christ. Illustrative of: Saints. Illustrative of: Seductive splendour and false glory of the apostasy. Illustrative of: Stability of heavenly Jerusalem. Illustrative of: Worldly glory of nations. Mentioned in scripture: Agate. Mentioned in scripture: Amethyst. Mentioned in scripture: Beryl. Mentioned in scripture: Carbuncle.

Mentioned in scripture: Chalcedony. Mentioned in scripture: Chrysolite. Mentioned in scripture: Chrysoprasus. Mentioned in scripture: Coral. Mentioned in scripture: Diamond. Mentioned in scripture: Emerald. Mentioned in scripture: Jacinth. Mentioned in scripture: Jasper. Mentioned in scripture: Onyx. Mentioned in scripture: Pearl. Mentioned in scripture: Ruby. Mentioned in scripture: Sapphire. Mentioned in scripture: Sardine or Sardius. Mentioned in scripture: Sardonyx. Mentioned in scripture: Topaz. Of great variety Of many colours Often given as presents Prepared by David for the temple Used for: Adorning the breastplate of judgment. Used for: Adorning the high priest`s ephod. Used for: Adorning the temple. Used for: Decorating the person. Used for: Honouring idols. Used for: Ornamenting royal crowns. Used for: Setting in seals and rings.