Bible Dictionary
Sapphire
Sapphire was a valuable blue stone, probably the lapis lazuli of the ancient world. It appeared in the high priest’s breastplate and was used in biblical descriptions of heavenly glory.
Biblical Usage
Sapphire was set in the high priest’s breastplate and is mentioned among the stones associated with the king of Tyre. Biblical visions describe God’s throne or the expanse beneath it as having the appearance or color of sapphire.
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