VISION OF GOD’S THRONE – And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian. A rainbow, resembling an emerald, encircled the throne. (Revelation 4:3)
Jasper & Carnelian – In Bible times, the jasper was a clear stone, which contrasts to the opaque jasper stones known today. It may have resembled a diamond. The carnelian was also known as ruby, probably because of its ruby-red color. The jasper and the carnelian were the first and last (“the Alpha and Omega”) of the 12 gemstones worn on the high priest’s breastplate.(1) Who else is called
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