Bible Dictionary: Rubies

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Smith's Bible Dictionary

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.)

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

(n.) Plural of Ruby.

Strong's Hebrew

3539. kadkod -- (a precious stone) perhaps ruby
... 3538b, 3539. kadkod. 3540 . (a precious stone) perhaps ruby. Transliteration:
kadkod Phonetic Spelling: (kad-kobe') Short Definition: rubies. ...
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Library

The Emperor and Empress
... his imperial insignia. His person was a blaze of jewels. Huge rubies and
emeralds were pendent from his ears. Necklaces of large ...
/.../chapter xviii the emperor and.htm

The True Gold and Its Testing
... good. 'Wisdom is more precious than rubies,' say people, and yet they will
choose the rubies, and take no trouble to get the wisdom. ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the true gold and its.htm

The Gifts of Heavenly Wisdom
... fine gold.15. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou
canst desire are not to be compared unto her.16. Length of ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the gifts of heavenly wisdom.htm

What is Meant by "Altogether Lovely"
... worth is? "His price is above rubies, and all that thou canst desire is not
to be compared with him," Prov.8:11. Thirdly "Altogether ...
/.../flavel/christ altogether lovely/what is meant by altogether.htm

Letter iv. On the Reading and Study of the Holy Scriptures
... is so precious as the volume of inspiration. It is like rubies in a case
of gold. That which is most valuable for practical use ...
/.../a practical directory for young christian females/letter iv on the reading.htm

God's Word not to be Refused
... gospel. See, then, that ye refuse not this precious Word, more precious
than gold or rubies"which alone can save your souls. See ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 61 1915/gods word not to be.htm

Israel in Canaan.
... and these were sent out to all the countries round, in exchange for balm and spices
from Gilead; corn and linen from Egypt; ivory, pearls, and rubies from India ...
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Trust in God --True Wisdom
... jewels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral or of pearls: for
the price of wisdom is above rubies. The topaz of Ethiopia ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/trust in godtrue wisdom.htm

The Creator Has Made Wisdom the Supreme Prize
... than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things
thou canst desire are to be compared unto her. Length of ...
/.../various/select masterpieces of biblical literature/iv the creator has made.htm

Wisdom and the Strange Woman
... choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may
be desired are not to be compared unto her. 5. I Wisdom ...
/.../select masterpieces of biblical literature/vii wisdom and the strange.htm

Thesaurus

Rubies (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Rubies (8 Occurrences). Job 28:18 No mention shall be
made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies. ...
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Coral (3 Occurrences)
... Version (British and American) "glass"); paz, "gold"; gabhish, "pearls" (the Revised
Version (British and American) "crystal"); peninim, "rubies" (the Revised ...
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Ruby (5 Occurrences)
... A comparison is made between the value of wisdom and rubies (Job 28:18;
Proverbs 3:15; 8:11). The price of a virtuous woman is said ...
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Crystal (7 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS YLT NIV). Job 28:18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes,
the price of wisdom is above rubies. (WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS RSV). ...
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Corals (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Corals (5 Occurrences). Job 28:18 Corals and crystal are
no more remembered; yea, the acquisition of wisdom is above rubies. (DBY YLT) ...
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Comparable (6 Occurrences)
... LORD, (See NAS). Proverbs 3:15 Precious she 'is' above rubies, And all thy
pleasures are not comparable to her. (YLT). Proverbs 8:11 ...
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Compared (29 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Proverbs 3:15 She is more precious than rubies. None ... (WEB KJV JPS ASV
WBS). Proverbs 8:11 For wisdom is better than rubies. All ...
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Compare (22 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 3:15 She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire
are to be compared to her. ... Proverbs 8:11 For wisdom is better than rubies. ...
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Jewels (54 Occurrences)
... (BBE NAS RSV). Proverbs 20:15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies;
but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. (See NAS). ...
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Rubble (17 Occurrences)

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Bible Concordance

Rubies (8 Occurrences)

Job 28:18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NIV)

Proverbs 3:15 She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NIV)

Proverbs 8:11 For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NIV)

Proverbs 20:15 There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NIV)

Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NIV)

Isaiah 54:12 I will make your pinnacles of rubies, and your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.
(WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS NIV)

Lamentations 4:7 Her nobles were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk; They were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was as of sapphire.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NIV)

Ezekiel 27:16 Syria was your merchant by reason of the multitude of your handiworks: they traded for your wares with emeralds, purple, and embroidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and rubies.
(WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS NIV)

Subtopics

Rubies

Related Terms

Coral (3 Occurrences)

Ruby (5 Occurrences)

Crystal (7 Occurrences)

Corals (5 Occurrences)

Comparable (6 Occurrences)

Compared (29 Occurrences)

Compare (22 Occurrences)

Jewels (54 Occurrences)

Rubble (17 Occurrences)