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Coral

Holman Bible Dictionary

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Calcareous or horny skeletal deposit produced by anthozoan polyps. The red or precious coral found exclusively in the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas (Corallium rubrum ) is the type known to the biblical writers. The value of wisdom surpasses the value of gold, silver, a variety of precious stones, crystal, or coral (Job 28:12-18 ). Coral was among the goods of trade between Israel and Edom (Ezekiel 27:16 ).

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Coral'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​c/coral.html. 1991.
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