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What the Bible Says About Pearl

Overview

The Bible addresses pearl across 8 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Revelation, Matthew and Job. Closely related themes include Precious Stones, Riches, Woman and Commerce.

Key Bible verses about pearl

New Testament

Revelation

Revelation 17:4

And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: decked: Gr. gilded

Revelation 18:12

The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble, thyine: or, sweet

Revelation 18:16

And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!

Revelation 21:21

And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying pearl for yourself

  • Begin with Job 28:18, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Revelation, Matthew and Job each treat the theme.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Precious Stones, Riches, Woman and Commerce.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about pearl?

The Bible addresses pearl across 8 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Revelation, Matthew and Job. Closely related themes include Precious Stones, Riches, Woman and Commerce.

How many Bible verses are about pearl?

The Bible references pearl in 8 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention pearl?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Job 28:18: “No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies. coral: or, Ramoth”

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