jasperἴασπις
iaspis · Greek Noun
A precious stone often associated with the glory, radiance, and holiness of God’s presence; in Revelation, it symbolizes the brilliant, untarnished purity of the New Jerusalem.
goldχρυσίον
chrysion · Greek Noun
Gold represents the highest value, divine royalty, and incorruptibility; as a building material, it signifies the heavenly realm's eternal nature and glorious worth.
foundationsθεμέλιος
themēlios · Greek Noun
The base upon which a structure is built; in scripture, it symbolizes the foundational truths, established righteousness, or the apostolic and prophetic witness upon which the kingdom of God is established.
jewelλίθος τίμιος
lithos timios · Greek Noun Phrase
Precious stones in the Bible often represent the beauty, variety, and incomparable worth of God's creation, particularly when used to adorn the sacred dwelling places of God (like the High Priest's breastpiece or the New Jerusalem).
sapphireσάπφειρος
sappheiros · Greek Noun
A precious blue stone; it frequently symbolizes the color of the heavens or the throne of God, representing holiness, divine authority, and majesty.
agateχαλκηδών
chalkēdōn · Greek Noun
An ancient precious stone (likely chalcedony or similar); in biblical lists of gems, it represents the richness of creation brought into the service and glory of the Creator.
emeraldσμάραγδος
smaragdos · Greek Noun
A brilliant green stone; it often evokes themes of life, freshness, and the enduring vitality of God's creation, appearing in visions of God’s throne.
onyxσάρδονυξ
sardonyx · Greek Noun
A banded mineral used as a gem; in the Old Testament, it was notably present in the high priest's breastplate, linking the New Jerusalem’s foundations to the covenantal priesthood and God's people.
carnelianσάρδιον
sardion · Greek Noun
A reddish-orange stone; often associated with the appearance of fire or blood, symbolizing divine judgment or the intensity of God’s presence and glory.
chrysoliteχρυσόλιθος
chrysolithos · Greek Noun
A yellowish-green gem; part of the symbolic array of precious stones, representing the totality and multifaceted nature of the glory of the eternal city.
berylβήρυλλος
bēryllos · Greek Noun
A gemstone varying in color; it appears in biblical lists of treasures, highlighting the lavish splendor of the kingdom of God where all creation is glorified.
topazτοπάζιον
topazion · Greek Noun
A precious stone, likely the golden-yellow stone known in antiquity; it signifies value and the radiant light of God’s kingdom.
chrysopraseχρυσόπρασος
chrysoprasos · Greek Noun
A green stone (likely chrysoprase); signifies the abundance and beauty of the New Jerusalem, reflecting God's creative joy and the perfection of the coming age.
jacinthὑάκινθος
hyakinthos · Greek Noun
A reddish-orange or amber gem; its inclusion signifies the complete range of colors and virtues present in the foundation of the city, underscoring the fullness of God’s grace.
amethystἀμέθυστος
amethystos · Greek Noun
A violet or purple stone; traditionally associated with royalty and dignity, highlighting the status of the city as the dwelling of the King of Kings.
gatesπυλών
pylon · Greek Noun
A controlled entrance or opening allowing passage into a city or sacred space; biblically, it symbolizes access, security, and the invitation of God's kingdom.
pearlsμαργαρίτης
margaritēs · Greek Noun
A hard, lustrous, spherical mass produced by certain mollusks, highly valued for its beauty and rarity; in this context, it represents the incomparable, radiant perfection and value of the entry into God's presence.
goldχρυσίον
chrysion · Greek Noun
A precious yellow metallic element valued for its incorruptibility and beauty; biblically, it represents purity, divine holiness, and the precious nature of the kingdom of God.
