Ephod Row 1 Carnelianĭiamonds are well-known in modern times as the most highly-prized gemstone in the world. The gems represented the 12 tribes (or sons) of Israel, whose names the high priest always carried over his heart. The Ephod consisted of four rows with three stones per row. I have included some of the traditional beliefs held for millennia about some of the stones as food for thought.
They also may have recognized the symbolic significance of certain stones in their culture.ĭid God choose the various stones for reasons beyond our understanding? That answer is up for grabs. Biblical writer were not necessarily exceptions in this. For millennia, gemstones have represented the fortunes or misfortunes of life. Some have given gemstones meanings beyond their lovely colors and material makeup. We’ll begin with these two instances but include other Bible references for specific stones. The most recognized lists of gemstones are those of the high priest’s breastplate in the Old Testament and the 12 foundations of the New Jerusalem in the New Testament. I try to include as many as possible in this article, but I won’t pretend to incorporate the ideas of every English translation. It’s not surprising, then, that the translation of some Greek or Hebrew words for the various gemstones differ greatly. Although some are identified and verified definitively, the true nature of others is debated by scholars. A surprising number of gemstones are mentioned in the Bible.
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