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Emerald
Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Emerald. A precious stone of a rich green color, upon which its value chiefly depends. This gem was the first in the second row on the breastplate of the high priest. Exodus 28:18; Exodus 39:11. It was imported to Tyre from Syria, Ezekiel 27:16, was used as a seal or signet, Sirach 32:6, as an ornament of clothing and bedding, Ezekiel 28:13; Judges 10:21, and is spoken of as one of the foundations of Jerusalem. Revelation 21:19 Tobit 13:16. The rainbow around the throne is compared to emerald in Revelation 4:3.
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Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Emerald'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/sbd/e/emerald.html. 1901.
Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Emerald'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/sbd/e/emerald.html. 1901.
