Bible Society of South Africa
Additional Bible Resources
Knowledge & Backgrounds
Nature & Landscape
Amber

Amber

Amber is petrified resin that comes from pine trees. Its colour is usually dark yellow to dark red.
 The stone was used for decoration on the breast pocket of the high priest. Engraved on each stone was the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Related Bible passages

Exodus 28.19 Exodus 39.12

Nature & Landscape

Precious Stones
Agate
Amber
Amethyst
Beryl
Carnelian
Emerald
Garnet
Jasper
Lapis Lazuli
Olivine
Onyx
Ruby
Sapphire
Sardonyx
Topaz
Turquoise

Read more?

With a free BibleSA account, you can:

  • Read other translations in all official languages.
  • Listen to the Bible (11 translations are already available).
  • Compare different Bible translations.
  • Personalise your experience by including your own notes and highlights. You will also be able to view your notes and highlights separately.
  • Access to over 1100+ topics and background articles in English and Afrikaans and 52 full colour maps.

Bible Society of South Africav.4.19.0
Find us on