Bible Dictionary
Stones, Precious
Precious stones were highly valued for beauty, durability, and worth. They adorned the high priest’s breastplate and are used figuratively for splendor, purity, wealth, and the glory of God’s people and heavenly city.
Biblical Usage
Precious stones adorned the high priest’s breastplate, whose twelve stones were engraved with the names of the tribes. Scripture uses them figuratively for value, beauty, durability, splendor, and the glory associated with sacred or heavenly objects.
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