Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
the Week of Proper 14 / Ordinary 19
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Crystal

Holman Bible Dictionary

Search for…
or
1 2 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Cruse
Next Entry
Cub
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
A nearly transparent quartz which may be colorless or slightly tinged. “Crystal” is the modern translation of several Hebrew and Greek words used to describe something valuable (Job 28:18 ), a clear sky (Ezekiel 1:22 ), a calm sea or river (Revelation 4:6; Revelation 22:1 ), or the radiance of the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:11 ). Translators differ in their usage in the various passages.

Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Crystal'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​c/crystal.html. 1991.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile