Overview
The Bible addresses sardius across 5 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Revelation and Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Precious Stones, Topaz, Onyx and Breastplate.
Key Bible verses about sardius
Old Testament
Exodus
And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row. set: Heb. fill in it fillings of stone sardius: or, ruby
And they set in it four rows of stones: the first row was a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this was the first row. sardius: or, ruby
New Testament
Revelation
And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying sardius for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 28:17, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Exodus, Revelation and Ezekiel each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Precious Stones, Topaz, Onyx and Breastplate.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about sardius?
The Bible addresses sardius across 5 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Revelation and Ezekiel. Closely related themes include Precious Stones, Topaz, Onyx and Breastplate.
How many Bible verses are about sardius?
The Bible references sardius in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention sardius?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 28:17: “And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row. set: Heb. fill in it fillings of stone sardius: or, ruby”
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