Precious Stones

Overview

God's Word repeatedly highlights precious stones as symbols of beauty, durability, and divine value. From the high priest's breastplate adorned with twelve stones representing the tribes of Israel to the foundations of the New Jerusalem, precious stones underscore God's glory and the eternal worth of His kingdom.

Key Scriptures

"The high priest's breastplate contained four rows of stones: ruby, topaz and beryl in the first row; turquoise, sapphire and emerald in the second row; jacinth, agate and amethyst in the third row; and chrysolite, onyx and jasper in the fourth row" (Exodus 28:17-20, NIV). "The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone...jasper, sapphire, chalcedony, emerald, sardonyx, sardius, chrysolite, beryl, topaz, chrysoprase, jacinth and amethyst" (Revelation 21:19, NIV).

Application

Meditate on how precious stones in Scripture reflect the immeasurable value Christ places on His church and the eternal beauty of God's kingdom prepared for believers.