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Sapphire

Sapphire

A sapphire is a transparent, sky-blue precious stone (see for example Exodus 24:10; Ezekiel 1:26).

The stone is used to decorate the breastplate of the high priest. In each stone, the name of one of the 12 tribes of Israel was engraved.

Related Bible passages

Exodus 24.10 Exodus 28.18 Exodus 39.11 Song of Songs 5.14 Isaiah 54.11 Lamentations 4.7 Ezekiel 1.26 Ezekiel 10.1 Ezekiel 28.13

Nature & Landscape

Precious Stones
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Amethyst
Beryl
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Emerald
Garnet
Jasper
Lapis Lazuli
Olivine
Onyx
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Sapphire
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