Jasper is a precious stone mentioned in the Bible, known for its beauty and significance in biblical symbolism. It is referenced in several key passages, highlighting its importance in both the earthly and heavenly realms.

Biblical References:

1. Exodus 28:20; 39:13 · Jasper 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 jasper signifies its value and the honor bestowed upon the tribe it represents.

2. Revelation 4:3 · In the vision of the heavenly throne room, the Apostle John describes the One seated on the throne as having an appearance "like jasper and carnelian." This imagery conveys the majesty and glory of God, with jasper symbolizing purity and divine splendor.

3. Revelation 21:11, 18-19 · Jasper is prominently featured in the description of the New Jerusalem. The city is described as having "the glory of God, its radiance like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal" (Revelation 21:11). The walls of the city are built with jasper, emphasizing the perfection and holiness of the eternal dwelling place of God with His people.

Symbolism and Significance:

Jasper, in biblical symbolism, often represents purity, beauty, and the glory of God. Its mention in the context of the High Priest's breastplate underscores its role in the divine order and the representation of God's chosen people. In the Book of Revelation, jasper's association with the divine throne and the New Jerusalem highlights its connection to God's eternal kingdom and His unapproachable light.

Historical and Cultural Context:

In ancient times, jasper was highly valued for its durability and aesthetic appeal. It was commonly used in jewelry and ornamentation. The jasper of biblical times may have differed in appearance from the modern understanding of the stone, which is typically opaque and can come in various colors. The biblical jasper is often described as clear, suggesting a stone of exceptional quality and brilliance.

Theological Implications:

The use of jasper in biblical imagery serves to remind believers of the holiness and majesty of God. It points to the beauty of God's creation and His ultimate plan for redemption and restoration. The presence of jasper in the New Jerusalem signifies the fulfillment of God's promises and the eternal communion between God and His people.

In summary, jasper holds a significant place in biblical literature, symbolizing divine beauty, purity, and the eternal glory of God. Its repeated mention in Scripture underscores its importance in the spiritual narrative of God's relationship with humanity.Jasper

a precious stone frequently noticed in Scripture. It was the last of the twelve inserted in the high priest's breastplate, (Exodus 28:20; 39:13) and the first of the twelve used in the foundations of the new Jerusalem. (Revelation 21:19) The characteristics of the stone as far as they are specified in Scripture, (Revelation 21:11) are that it "was most precious," and "like crystal;" we may also infer from (Revelation 4:3) that it was a stone of brilliant and transparent light. The stone which we name "jasper" does not accord with this description. There can be no doubt that the diamond would more adequately answer to the description in the book of Revelation.

Jasper

A precious stone of various colors, as green, purple, etc., often clouded with white, and beautifully striped with red or yellow, Exodus 28:20; Revelation 4:3; 21:11.

(Hebrews yashpheh, "glittering"), a gem of various colours, one of the twelve inserted in the high priest's breast-plate (Exodus 28:20). It is named in the building of the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:18, 19). It was "most precious," "clear as crystal" (21:11). It was emblematic of the glory of God (4:3). (n.) An opaque, impure variety of quartz, of red, yellow, and other dull colors, breaking with a smooth surface. It admits of a high polish, and is used for vases, seals, snuff boxes, etc. When the colors are in stripes or bands, it is called striped / banded jasper. The Egyptian pebble is a brownish yellow jasper.JASPER; JASPIS

jas'-per, jas'-pis.

See STONES, PRECIOUS.

2393. iaspis -- jasper (a translucent stone)
... jasper (a translucent stone). Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: iaspis
Phonetic Spelling: (ee'-as-pis) Short Definition: jasper Definition: jasper ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2393.htm - 6k3471. yashepheh -- jasper
... 3470b, 3471. yashepheh. 3472 . jasper. Transliteration: yashepheh Phonetic
Spelling: (yaw-shef-ay') Short Definition: jasper. Word ...
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3095. yahalom -- (a precious stone) perhaps jasper or onyx
... 3094, 3095. yahalom. 3096 . (a precious stone) perhaps jasper or onyx.
Transliteration: yahalom Phonetic Spelling: (yah-hal-ome') Short Definition: diamond ...
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8658. tarshish -- (a precious stone) perhaps yellow jasper
... 8657, 8658. tarshish. 8659 . (a precious stone) perhaps yellow jasper.
Transliteration: tarshish Phonetic Spelling: (tar-sheesh') Short Definition: beryl. ...
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Chapter ten
... Virginia and her uncle had gone home about eleven o'clock, and Rachel and Jasper
Chase had gone with them as far as the avenue where Virginia lived. ...
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Introduction.
... For these are the precious stones"sardius, jasper, smaragd, chrysolite, and the
rest,"woven into the robe of holy Aaron, [1904] even of him who bears the ...
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From the Fourth Chapter.
... 3. "And He that sat upon the throne was, to look upon, like a jasper and a sardine
stone."] Upon the throne he says that he saw the likeness of a jasper and a ...
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The New Jerusalem.
... Her light was like a most precious stone, like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;
having a wall vast and high, and having twelve gates, and at the gates twelve ...
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Chapter sixteen
... "By the way, what has become of Jasper Chase?" Virginia asked the ... You know I always
suspected Jasper Chase of doing that very thing in his first story.". ...
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Chapter eight
... They had difficulty in getting to the platform. Rachel was there with Virginia
and Jasper Chase who had come instead of the Doctor tonight. ...
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Chapter seventeen
... Early one afternoon in August, after a day of refreshing coolness following a long
period of heat, Jasper Chase walked to his window in the apartment house on ...
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Chapter seven
... The avenue was full of people. Among the persons passing was Jasper Chase. ... Rollin
was watching Rachel closely. "I wish I was Jasper Chase. ...
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On Counter Promises.
... to themselves that the earthly city of Jerusalem is to be rebuilt, its foundations
laid in precious stones, and its walls constructed of jasper, and its ...
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Keeping the Commandments.
... Its walls are of jasper; its twelve foundations are garnished with all manner of
precious stones; its twelve gates are gates of pearl; its streets are pure gold ...
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Jasper (8 Occurrences)
... When the colors are in stripes or bands, it is called striped / banded jasper. The
Egyptian pebble is a brownish yellow jasper. Int. ...JASPER; JASPIS. ...
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Jasper-stone (1 Occurrence)
Jasper-stone. Jasper, Jasper-stone. Jaspis . Multi-Version
Concordance Jasper-stone (1 Occurrence). Revelation 21:11 ...
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Onyx (16 Occurrences)
... BBE). Exodus 28:20 and the fourth row a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper:
they shall be enclosed in gold in their settings. (WEB ...
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Topaz (7 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:20 The fourth, a topaz, a beryl, and a jasper; they are to be fixed in
twisted frames of gold. (BBE). Exodus 39:10 They set in it four rows of stones. ...
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Emerald (8 Occurrences)
... Emerald (8 Occurrences). Revelation 4:3 that looked like a jasper stone and a sardius.
There was a rainbow around the throne, like an emerald to look at. ...
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Beryl (12 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:20 And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be
set in gold in their inclosings. (KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV). ...
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Chrysolite (10 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:20 and the fourth row a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper: they
shall be enclosed in gold in their settings. (WEB DBY NIV). ...
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Settings (19 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:20 and the fourth row a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper: they shall
be enclosed in gold in their settings. (WEB JPS ASV DBY YLT NIV). ...
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Jaspis
Jaspis. Jasper-stone, Jaspis. Jassai . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia
JASPER; JASPIS. jas'-per, jas'-pis. See STONES, PRECIOUS. ...
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Inclosed (12 Occurrences)
... (ASV JPS). Exodus 28:20 and the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper:
they shall be inclosed in gold in their settings. (ASV JPS). ...
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