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Sardine stone

(Rev. 4:3, R.V., “sardius;” Heb. ‘odhem; LXX., Gr. sardion, from a root meaning “red”), a gem of a blood-red colour. It was called “sardius” because obtained from Sardis in Lydia. It is enumerated among the precious stones in the high priest’s breastplate (Ex. 28:17; 39:10). It is our red carnelian.

In the Bible

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Verses where Sardine stone is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Revelation 4:3

    The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne.

Scripture on Sardine stone

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Sardine stone references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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