Jump to: Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Beryl is a precious stone mentioned several times in the Bible, known for its beauty and variety of colors, ranging from green to blue-green. It is a mineral composed of beryllium aluminum cyclosilicate and is often associated with other gemstones such as emerald and aquamarine, which are varieties of beryl.Biblical References: 1. Exodus 28:20; 39:13 · Beryl is listed as one of the stones set in the breastplate of the High Priest. The breastplate, also known as the Breastplate of Judgment, contained twelve stones, each representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The inclusion of beryl signifies its value and importance in the religious and cultural practices of ancient Israel. "The fourth row had a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were mounted in gold filigree settings." (Exodus 28:20) 2. Ezekiel 1:16; 10:9 · In the visions of the prophet Ezekiel, beryl is used to describe the appearance of the wheels accompanying the cherubim. The gleaming appearance of beryl in these visions underscores the divine and majestic nature of the heavenly realm. "The appearance of the wheels and their workmanship was like the gleam of beryl, and all four had the same form. Their appearance and workmanship were like a wheel within a wheel." (Ezekiel 1:16) 3. Daniel 10:6 · The prophet Daniel describes a heavenly being with a body like beryl, emphasizing the brilliance and splendor of the divine messenger. "His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude." (Daniel 10:6) 4. Revelation 21:20 · In the vision of the New Jerusalem, beryl is mentioned as one of the foundation stones of the city, symbolizing the eternal beauty and perfection of God's heavenly kingdom. "The fifth foundation was beryl, the sixth was carnelian, the seventh was chrysolite, the eighth was beryl, the ninth was topaz, the tenth was chrysoprase, the eleventh was jacinth, and the twelfth was amethyst." (Revelation 21:20) Symbolism and Significance: In biblical symbolism, beryl represents beauty, value, and divine glory. Its presence in the High Priest's breastplate and the foundations of the New Jerusalem highlights its significance in the worship and eternal promises of God. The stone's radiant appearance in prophetic visions serves as a metaphor for the splendor and majesty of the divine presence. Beryl's varied colors and brilliance make it a fitting symbol of the multifaceted nature of God's creation and His covenant with His people. Its enduring beauty and strength reflect the eternal and unchanging nature of God's promises and His kingdom. Easton's Bible Dictionary The rendering in the Authorized Version of the Hebrew word tarshish, a precious stone; probably so called as being brought from Tarshish. It was one of the stones on the breastplate of the high priest (Exodus 28:20; R.V. marg., "chalcedony;39:13). The colour of the wheels in Ezekiel's vision was as the colour of a beryl stone (1:16; 10:9; R.V., "stone of Tarshish"). It is mentioned in Cant. 5:14; Dan. 10:6; Revelation 21:20. In Ezek. 28:13 the LXX. render the word by "chrysolite," which the Jewish historian Josephus regards as its proper translation. This also is the rendering given in the Authorized Version in the margin. That was a gold-coloured gem, the topaz of ancient authors. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (n.) A mineral of great hardness, and, when transparent, of much beauty. It occurs in hexagonal prisms, commonly of a green or bluish green color, but also yellow, pink, and white. It is a silicate of aluminium and glucinum (beryllium). The aquamarine is a transparent, sea-green variety used as a gem. The emerald is another variety highly prized in jewelry, and distinguished by its deep color, which is probably due to the presence of a little oxide of chromium.International Standard Bible Encyclopedia BERYLber'-il. Greek 969. berullos -- beryl ... beryl. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: berullos Phonetic Spelling: (bay'-rool-los) Short Definition: a beryl Definition: a beryl, a precious ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/969.htm - 6k Strong's Hebrew 8658. tarshish -- (a precious stone) perhaps yellow jasper... tarshish. 8659 . (a precious stone) perhaps yellow jasper. Transliteration: tarshish Phonetic Spelling: (tar-sheesh') Short Definition: beryl. ... beryl. ... /hebrew/8658.htm - 6k 7718. shoham -- (a gem) perhaps an onyx Library Introduction. God's Providence Our Attitude Toward his Sovereignty The New Jerusalem. Chapter v. Another Cavil Met, IE , the Devil who Instigated Man to Sin ... The Knowledge Both of Language and Things is Helpful for the ... Ignorance of Things, Too, Renders Figurative Expressions Obscure.. ... Of the Fall of the Devil and the Angels. The Well-Beloved. Thesaurus Beryl (12 Occurrences)... The colour of the wheels in Ezekiel's vision was as the colour of a beryl stone (1:16; 10:9; RV, "stone of Tarshish"). It is mentioned in Cant. ...BERYL. ber'-il. ... /b/beryl.htm - 11k Beryl-stones (1 Occurrence) Topaz (7 Occurrences) Ruby (5 Occurrences) Frames (47 Occurrences) Emerald (8 Occurrences) Twisted (79 Occurrences) Colour (22 Occurrences) Ouches (8 Occurrences) Onyx (16 Occurrences) Resources What does the Bible say about crystals? | GotQuestions.orgSummary of the Book of Ezekiel - Bible Survey | GotQuestions.org Beryl: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Beryl (12 Occurrences)Revelation 21:20 Exodus 28:9 Exodus 28:17 Exodus 28:20 Exodus 39:6 Exodus 39:10 Exodus 39:13 Song of Songs 5:14 Ezekiel 1:16 Ezekiel 10:9 Ezekiel 28:13 Daniel 10:6 Subtopics Beryl: John Saw, in the Foundation of the New Jerusalem Related Terms |