A jasper; a precious stone of various colors, as purple, blue, green. In chap Revelation 21:11, the light of the new Jerusalem is compared with it for brilliancy.

A sardine stone; a precious stone of a bright red color. Compare Ezekiel 1:27, where he who sits on the throne has "the appearance of fire." An emerald; a gem of a soft green color. Created objects can but very imperfectly represent the divine majesty and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. The whole creation can afford, But some faint shadows of my Lord; Nature, to make his beauties known, Must mingle colors not her own.

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Old Testament