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What the Bible Says About Sapphire

Overview

The Bible addresses sapphire across 7 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Job, Ezekiel and Exodus. Closely related themes include Precious Stones, Readings, Select, Onyx and Breastplate.

Key Bible verses about sapphire

Old Testament

In the Bible dictionary

Studying sapphire for yourself

  • Begin with Exodus 28:18, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Job, Ezekiel and Exodus each treat the theme.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Precious Stones, Readings, Select, Onyx and Breastplate.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about sapphire?

The Bible addresses sapphire across 7 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Job, Ezekiel and Exodus. Closely related themes include Precious Stones, Readings, Select, Onyx and Breastplate.

How many Bible verses are about sapphire?

The Bible references sapphire in 7 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention sapphire?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 28:18: “And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.”

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