Jasper - Biblical Meaning of jasper in Eastons Bible Dictionary (Bible History Online)

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Jasper
(Heb. yashpheh, "glittering"), a gem of various colours, one of the twelve inserted in the high priest's breast-plate (Ex. 28:20). It is named in the building of the New Jerusalem (Rev. 21:18, 19). It was "most precious," "clear as crystal" (21:11). It was emblematic of the glory of God (4:3). Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'jasper' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

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