The Old Testament and the Book of Revelation within the Bible make several references to valuable gemstones, often used to symbolize beauty, wealth, and spiritual significance. While the precise identity and correlation of these stones with modern gemological classifications can be debated, understanding their presence illuminates the cultural and symbolic landscape of the biblical text.
These stones held considerable cultural and economic importance in ancient times. They were used for adornment, trade, and as representations of power and status. In a religious context, they often symbolized divine attributes, such as purity, strength, and God’s glory, enhancing the spiritual meaning of objects and settings in which they appear.
