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Stones, Precious

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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Frequently referred to (1 Kings 10:2; 2 Chronicles 3:6; 9:10; Revelation 18:16; 21:19 ). There are about twenty different names of such stones in the Bible. They are figuratively introduced to denote value, beauty, durability (Song of Solomon 5:14; Isaiah 54:11,12; Lamentations 4:7 ).

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Stones, Precious'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​s/stones-precious.html. 1897.
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