Bible Dictionary
STONE, STONES
Stones are rocks or pieces of stone used in buildings, memorials, altars, weapons, precious objects, and signs. Scripture also uses stone figuratively for hardness, heaviness, dumbness, judgment, and the exalted cornerstone.
Biblical Usage
Stone represents hardness, a heart made resistant, emotional collapse, heaviness, dumbness, and a burdensome power. The rejected stone becoming the head of the corner represents exalted position. Stones also serve as memorials, including Ebenezer, “stone of help.”