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Emerald

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The emerald is a precious green stone. It is mentioned among the stones of the high priest’s breastplate and among the foundations of the New Jerusalem.
Biblical Usage
The emerald appears in descriptions of the high priest’s breastplate and the foundations of the New Jerusalem. The rainbow around the throne is also compared with an emerald.
Scripture References
Exodus 28:18 Exodus 39:11 Revelation 21:19 Ezekiel 27:16 Sir 32:6 Ezekiel 28:13 Judges 10:21 Tob 13:16 Revelation 4:3
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