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Rubies
Concerning the meaning of the Hebrew words translated “rubies” there is much difference of opinion. (Job 28:18) see also Prov 3:15; 8:11; 31:10 Some suppose “coral” to be in tended; others “pearl,” supposing that the original word signifies merely “bright in color,” or “color of a reddish tinge.” (The real ruby is a red sapphire, next in value to the diamond. The finest rubies are brought chiefly from Ceylon and Burmah.)
In the Bible
8
Verses where Rubies is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Ezekiel 27:16
Aram was your customer because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your wares.
- Isaiah 54:12
I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.
- Job 28:18
Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
- Lamentations 4:7
Her dignitaries were brighter than snow, whiter than milk; their bodies were more ruddy than rubies, their appearance like sapphires.
- Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.
- Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
+2 more verses naming Rubies.
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Rubies references
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Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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