Bible/Topics/PRECIOUS STONES

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PRECIOUS STONES[edit | edit source]

Thompson Chain Reference (1908)[edit | edit source]

(1) General References

(2) Names of

Agate
Amethyst
Beryl
Carbuncle
Chalcedony
Chrysolite
Chrysoprasus
Crystal
Diamonds
Emeralds
Jacinth
Jasper
Onyx
Rubies
Sapphire
Sardius
Topaz

Torrey's New Topical Textbook[edit | edit source]

Dug out of the earth

Brought from Ophir

Brought from Sheba

CALLED

Of great variety

Of many colours

Brilliant and glittering

MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE

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

USED FOR

20; 39:10-14

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

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

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