The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with
all kinds of precious stones; the firs foundation was jasper, the second
sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, the fifth sardonyx, the
sixth sardius, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the
tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.
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Jasper . . . sapphire . . . chalcedony: The precise identification
of these gemstones in modern terms is difficult, but the impression is of
unending, staggering beauty. (DG)
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“The
symbolism is not meant to give the impression of wealth and luxury, but to
point to the glory and holiness of God.” (Johnson)
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