Their loss will be so great that Scripture records twice, in a single chapter, their lament (Revelation 18:11 - 12, 15 - 16). The merchants of the world, just before the Second Coming of Christ, will mourn the loss of Babylon the Great that provided them a means to become wealthy from, among many things, gemstones. (assuming $1,200 per ounce price - verse 10).ĭuring Solomon's reign, above the riches he was regularly given, he and the King of Tyre entered into a business partnership to bring still more precious stones to Israel (1Kings 10:11, see also verse 22). The queen (who, according to some Biblical commentaries, may have eventually become one of his wives) not only gave Solomon a great quantity of gemstones, but also 120 talents of gold valued today roughly at $157 million U.S. She brought gemstones with her as one of the many gifts in which to honor him (1Kings 10:1 - 2). The queen of Sheba (who was likely from Arabia) made a special trip to visit King Solomon and see for herself if he was as wise as she had heard. Gemstones have a long history as a gift of the highest value and worthy of royalty. This relatively hard stone grades 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, and it can be found in almost every country in the world. Onyx stones are not only the first, but also most frequently referenced stone in Scripture. Jasper stone is a cryptocrystalline variety of chalcedony that is known for its vibrant colors and unique patterns. Another branch of the river was the Euphrates. The first branch, called Pishon, flowed into a land where rare raw materials were known to exist. Outside of Eden and its garden, the river parted into four main branches. A river that went through Eden provided the water for the garden (verse 10). Scripture tells us that God, in the eastern part of a land called Eden, created a beautiful garden in which to place the first human (Genesis 2:8). It is referenced in relation to the creation of man and the Garden of Eden. The first of many precious stones in the Bible is mentioned in the book of Genesis. This special series will also discuss the placement of gemstones within the High Priest's breastplate and the linkage between gems found in the New Jerusalem and the twelve apostles. The gemstones covered in this series include the Agate, Amethyst, Beryl, Carbuncle (Red Garnet), Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysolite, Chrysoprase, Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, Jacinth, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx and Sardonyx stones, Pearls, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Rubies, Sapphires, Topaz and Turquoise. This study series will delve into ten major English translations (ASV, ESV, HBFV, HCSB, KJV, NASB, NCV, NIV, NKJV and NLT) to discuss twenty-two gemstones found within the pages of God's word.
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