Chrysolite is a gemstone mentioned in the Bible, known for its golden-yellow hue. The term "chrysolite" is derived from the Greek words "chrysos," meaning "gold," and "lithos," meaning "stone." In biblical times, chrysolite was highly valued for its beauty and rarity, often associated with wealth and divine splendor.

Biblical References:

1. Exodus 28:20 : Chrysolite 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 chrysolite highlights its significance and the value placed upon it in the religious and cultural practices of ancient Israel.

2. Revelation 21:20 : In the vision of the New Jerusalem, chrysolite is mentioned as one of the foundation stones of the city. "The fifth foundation was chrysolite, the sixth was carnelian, the seventh was chrysolite, the eighth was beryl, the ninth was topaz, the tenth was chrysoprase, the eleventh was jacinth, and the twelfth was amethyst." This passage underscores the gemstone's association with divine beauty and eternal glory, as the New Jerusalem represents the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

Symbolism and Significance:

In biblical symbolism, chrysolite is often associated with purity, holiness, and divine light. Its golden color is reminiscent of the glory of God and the purity of His presence. The use of chrysolite in the High Priest's breastplate and the foundations of the New Jerusalem signifies the connection between the earthly and the heavenly, the temporal and the eternal.

Historical Context:

In ancient times, chrysolite was likely identified with what we know today as peridot, a gem-quality variety of the mineral olivine. The ancient Egyptians mined peridot on the island of Zabargad in the Red Sea, and it was prized for its vibrant color and clarity. The gemstone's historical and geographical context adds depth to its biblical mentions, as it was a known and cherished stone in the regions surrounding Israel.

Theological Implications:

The presence of chrysolite in the biblical narrative serves as a reminder of the beauty and order inherent in God's creation. It reflects the richness of the divine plan and the splendor of the heavenly realm. For believers, chrysolite can symbolize the transformation and refinement that come through faith, as well as the hope of eternal life in the presence of God.

In summary, chrysolite in the Bible is more than just a precious stone; it is a symbol of divine beauty, purity, and the eternal promises of God. Its inclusion in key biblical passages highlights its importance in the spiritual and cultural life of ancient Israel and its enduring significance in Christian theology.Chrysolite

one of the precious stones in the foundation of the heavenly Jerusalem. (Revelation 21:20) It has been already stated [BERYL] that the chrysolite of the ancients is identical with the modern oriental topaz the tarhish of the Hebrew Bible.

Chrysolite

A transparent precious stone, having the color of gold with a mixture of green, and a fine luster, Revelation 21:20. Many suppose it to be the topaz of the moderns.

(n.) A mineral, composed of silica, magnesia, and iron, of a yellow to green color. It is common in certain volcanic rocks; -- called also olivine and peridot. Sometimes used as a gem. The name was also early used for yellow varieties of tourmaline and topaz.CHRYSOLITE

See STONES, PRECIOUS.

5555. chrusolithos -- a chrysolite (a yellow gem)
... a chrysolite (a yellow gem). Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
chrusolithos Phonetic Spelling: (khroo-sol'-ee-thos) Short Definition: a topaz ...
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5116. topazion -- a topaz
... topaz. Neuter of a presumed derivative (alternately) of topazos (a "topaz";
of uncertain origin); a gem, probably the chrysolite -- topaz. ...
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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 ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/introduction 4.htm

On Counter Promises.
... to have a wall composed of many precious stones, as jasper, and sapphire, and
chalcedony, and emerald, and sardonyx, and onyx, and chrysolite, and chrysoprase ...
/.../origen/origen de principiis/chapter xi on counter promises.htm

The New Jerusalem.
... the second, a sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; the fifth,
a sardonyx; the sixth, a sardius; the seventh, a chrysolite; the eighth, a ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the new jerusalem.htm

The Wide Range of God's Grace
... As against a spurious liberalism which calls them Christians who lay hold of a fragment
of the one entire and perfect chrysolite, we must insist that a ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the wide range of gods.htm

Seeking Jesus
... One sun dims all the stars; and the 'one entire and perfect Chrysolite' beggars
and reduces to fragments 'all the precious things that thou canst desire.'. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/seeking jesus.htm

'A Greater than Jonas'
... of all the noblest examples of virtue that the world has ever seen, and seeing in
them all some speck, turn to this whole and perfect chrysolite and say, Yes! ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/a greater than jonas.htm

Concerning the Garments of the Priests, and of the High Priest.
... whole number. The first of the fourth row was a chrysolite, the next was
an onyx, and then a beryl, which was the last of all. Now ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 7 concerning the garments.htm

The People of the New Earth
... chalcedony and cornelian, a flesh colour): the sixth, a sardius (probably the cornelian,
the red being sometimes vivid): the seventh, a chrysolite (yellow or ...
/.../bullinger/commentary on revelation/the people of the new.htm

On Rational Natures.
... with sardonyx, and topaz, and emerald, and carbuncle, and sapphire, and jasper,
set in gold and silver, and with agate, amethyst, and chrysolite, and beryl ...
/.../origen/origen de principiis/chapter v on rational natures.htm

The Son of Man
... All other men are fragments, He is the 'entire and perfect chrysolite.' As one of
our epigrammatic seventeenth-century divines has it, 'Aristotle is but the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the son of man.htm

Chrysolite (10 Occurrences)
... topaz. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CHRYSOLITE. See STONES, PRECIOUS.
Multi-Version Concordance Chrysolite (10 Occurrences). Revelation ...
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Onyx (16 Occurrences)
... Revelation 21:20 the fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite;
the eighth, beryl; the ninth, topaz; the tenth, chrysoprasus; the eleventh ...
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Jasper (8 Occurrences)
... NIV). 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)
... inscribed on it (Exodus 28:17). It is probably the chrysolite of the moderns.
Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) A mineral occurring ...
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Emerald (8 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:17 And on it you are to put four lines of jewels; the first line is
to be a cornelian, a chrysolite, and an emerald; (BBE DBY NAS). ...
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Beryl (12 Occurrences)
... 10:6; Revelation 21:20. In Ezek. 28:13 the LXX. render the word by "chrysolite,"
which the Jewish historian Josephus regards as its proper translation. ...
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Lines (42 Occurrences)
... Exodus 28:17 And on it you are to put four lines of jewels; the first line
is to be a cornelian, a chrysolite, and an emerald; (BBE). ...
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Filigree (9 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Exodus 28:20 and the fourth row a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper:
they shall be enclosed in gold in their settings. (See NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Row (26 Occurrences)
... NIV). 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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Enclosed (16 Occurrences)
... (WEB). 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). ...
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