Jasper] i.e. according to some, the diamond; but according to Flinders Petrie (HDB. 'Stones, Precious'), the green jasper: cp. Revelation 21:11. The diamond would be emblematic of God's purity, the green jasper of His mercy. Sardine stone] RV 'sardius,' i.e. according to F. P., red jasper; emblematic of God's judgments.

Rainbow] the sign of mercy: cp. Ezekiel 1:27.

Emerald] F. P. thinks the word translated 'emerald' means rock crystal, which could show a rainbow of prismatic colours.

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