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In biblical times, it was highly valued and often associated with royalty and divinity. The stone is primarily composed of the mineral lazurite, along with calcite and pyrite, which give it its characteristic appearance.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b><br><br>While the term "lazuli" itself does not appear in most English translations of the Bible, the stone is often identified with the "sapphire" mentioned in various passages. The Hebrew word "sappir" is traditionally translated as "sapphire," but many scholars believe it may have referred to lapis lazuli in ancient contexts. This is due to the historical trade and use of lapis lazuli in the ancient Near East, where it was more commonly available than true sapphires.<br><br><b><a href="/exodus/24-10.htm">Exodus 24:10</a> :</b> "and they saw the God of Israel. Under His feet was a work like a pavement made of sapphire, as clear as the sky itself." This passage describes a vision of God where the pavement beneath His feet is likened to sapphire, which could be interpreted as lapis lazuli, symbolizing divine purity and heavenly majesty.<br><br><b><a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Ezekiel 1:26</a> :</b> "Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne, in appearance like a sapphire stone; and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man." Here, the throne of God is described as being like sapphire, again possibly indicating the use of lapis lazuli to convey the glory and authority of God.<br><br><b>Symbolism and Use</b><br><br>In the ancient world, lapis lazuli was often associated with the heavens due to its deep blue color, speckled with golden pyrite inclusions that resemble stars. This celestial symbolism made it a fitting representation of divine presence and authority in biblical literature.<br><br>Lapis lazuli was also used in the creation of sacred objects and garments. It is believed to have been one of the stones set in the breastplate of the High Priest, as described in <a href="/exodus/28-18.htm">Exodus 28:18</a>, where it is listed among the stones of the second row. The breastplate, known as the "Breastplate of Judgment," was worn by the High Priest as a means of divine communication and guidance for the Israelites.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context</b><br><br>Lapis lazuli was highly prized in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Persia, where it was used in jewelry, amulets, and as a pigment for painting. Its trade routes extended from the mines in what is now Afghanistan to the Mediterranean, making it a valuable commodity in the ancient world.<br><br>In biblical times, the use of lapis lazuli in religious and royal contexts underscored its significance as a symbol of power, wisdom, and divine favor. Its presence in the biblical narrative serves to highlight the splendor and holiness of God's dwelling and His chosen representatives on earth.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The references to sapphire in the Bible, likely indicating lapis lazuli, reflect the stone's esteemed status and its symbolic association with the divine. Its use in descriptions of heavenly visions and sacred objects underscores its role as a representation of God's majesty and the beauty of His creation.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>n.</I>) A mineral of a fine azure-blue color, usually in small rounded masses. It is essentially a silicate of alumina, lime, and soda, with some sodium sulphide, is often marked by yellow spots or veins of sulphide of iron, and is much valued for ornamental work. Called also lapis lazuli, and Armenian stone.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4552.htm"><span class="l">4552. sapphiros -- sapphire, perhaps lapis <b>lazuli</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> sapphire, perhaps lapis <b>lazuli</b>. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration:<br> sapphiros Phonetic Spelling: (sap'-fi-ros) Short Definition: a sapphire <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4552.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5601.htm"><span class="l">5601. sappir -- a sapphire</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin of foreign origin Definition a sapphire NASB Word Usage lapis <b>lazuli</b><br> (2), lapis <b>lazuli</b>* (1), sapphire (5), sapphires (3). sapphire. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5601.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm"><span class="l">68. eben -- a stone</span></a><br><b>...</b> a stone NASB Word Usage another (1), charm* (1), cornerstone* (1), death (1), differing<br> weights (3), hailstones* (4), jeweler* (1), lapis <b>lazuli</b>* (1), line* (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/68.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_8/chapter_iiithe_medes_and_the.htm"><span class="l">The Medes and the Second Chaldaean Empire</span></a> <br><b>...</b> silver,* several kinds of white or coloured marble,** and precious stones, such<br> as topaz, garnets, emeralds, sapphires, cornelian, and lapis-<b>lazuli</b>, the latter <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iiithe medes and the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/miller/the_yoke/chapter_xlvii_the_promised_land.htm"><span class="l">The Promised Land</span></a> <br><b>...</b> In spite of the favorite's vigorous protests Mentu overturned the tiny heap<br> of earth and discovered therein the lapis-<b>lazuli</b> signet. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xlvii the promised land.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_5/chapter_ithe_eighteenth_theban_dynastycontinued.htm"><span class="l">The Eighteenth Theban Dynasty --(Continued)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> bears from the Lebanon,** smoked and salted fish, live birds of many-coloured plumage,<br> goldsmiths'work*** and precious stones, of which lapis-<b>lazuli</b> was the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter ithe eighteenth theban dynastycontinued.htm</font><p><a href="/library/farrar/gathering_clouds_a_tale_of_the_days_of_st_chrysostom/chapter_lxi_philip_and_the.htm"><span class="l">Philip and the Emperor</span></a> <br><b>...</b> You shall have it,' said the Emperor, and, dipping his stylus in the huge golden<br> inkstand on the table, inlaid with lapis <b>lazuli</b>, which stood beside his <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter lxi philip and the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/introduction_4.htm"><span class="l">Introduction.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> greenish-yellow) 3. Emerald ii. 4. Carbuncle 5. Lapis <b>Lazuli</b> (blue) 6. Jasper<br> (Greek chalcedony, dark green) iii. 7. Jacinth 8. Agate <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/introduction 4.htm</font><p><a href="/library/miller/the_yoke/chapter_xx_the_treasure_cave.htm"><span class="l">The Treasure Cave</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of which tumbled heaps of gold and silver rings, zones, bracelets, collars and masks<br> from sarcophagi"all of gold; images of Isis in lapis <b>lazuli</b> and amethyst <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xx the treasure cave.htm</font><p><a href="/library/miller/the_yoke/chapter_xxiii_the_tomb_of.htm"><span class="l">The Tomb of the Pharaoh</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Groping through the dark, he found his lamp and lighted it with trembling<br> hands. He held the lapis-<b>lazuli</b> signet! He did not move. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxiii the tomb of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/miller/the_yoke/chapter_xxxiv_night.htm"><span class="l">Night</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Meneptah had forgotten his promise to return the lapis-<b>lazuli</b> signet to Mentu.<br> "Thou art undone, knave!" the courier added with a short laugh. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter xxxiv night.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_1/chapter_iii_-the_legendary_history_of.htm"><span class="l">the Legendary History of Egypt</span></a> <br><b>...</b> his Majesty waxeth old, his bones are of silver, his flesh is of gold, his hair<br> of lapis-<b>lazuli</b>." As soon as his Majesty perceived that which they were saying <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iii -the legendary history of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_6/chapter_iithe_rise_of_the.htm"><span class="l">The Rise of the Assyrian Empire</span></a> <br><b>...</b> confined to the rich, and the material upon which they are found is generally some<br> costly gem, such as cut and polished agate, onyx, haematite, and lapis-<b>lazuli</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iithe rise of the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/lazuli.htm"><span class="l"><b>Lazuli</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> ornamental work. Called also lapis <b>lazuli</b>, and Armenian stone. Multi-Version<br> Concordance <b>Lazuli</b> (3 Occurrences). Lamentations 4 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lazuli.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lazy.htm"><span class="l">Lazy (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lazy.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/laziness.htm"><span class="l">Laziness (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/laziness.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cyprus.htm"><span class="l">Cyprus (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> refers to Cyprian salt, alum, gypsum, mica, unguents, laudanum, storax, resin and<br> precious stones, including agate, jasper, amethyst, lapis <b>lazuli</b> and several <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cyprus.htm - 27k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sapphire.htm"><span class="l">Sapphire (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 28:13); one of the stones in the high priest's breastplate. It is a precious stone<br> of a sky-blue colour, probably the lapis <b>lazuli</b>, brought from Babylon. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sapphire.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shushan.htm"><span class="l">Shushan (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> king Assur-bani-apli about 640 BC According to his account, the ziqqurat or<br> temple-tower of Susa was built of enameled brick imitating lapis-<b>lazuli</b>, and was <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shushan.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm"><span class="l">Egypt (596 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Upon these people came in others probably from the East, who brought in the use<br> of the Arab face-veil, the belief in amulets, and the Persian lapis <b>lazuli</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/egypt.htm - 101k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/babylonia.htm"><span class="l">Babylonia (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> conqueror. The beautiful piece of lapis <b>lazuli</b>, agate, cornelian, etc.,<br> obtained, was inscribed and devoted in the same way. Slabs <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/babylonia.htm - 75k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/babel.htm"><span class="l">Babel (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> copper. The thresholds and hinges of its gates were bronze, and the cornice<br> round its top was in (an imitation of) lapis-<b>lazuli</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/babel.htm - 63k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Ishtar-Easter.html">Who was Ishtar, and is there any connection between Ishtar and Easter? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-crystals.html">What does the Bible say about crystals? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Moses-on-Mount-Sinai.html">How many times did Moses ascend Mount Sinai? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/lazuli.htm">Lazuli: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Lazuli (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/lamentations/4-7.htm">Lamentations 4:7</a></span><br />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.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Ezekiel 1:26</a></span><br />Above the expanse that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone; and on the likeness of the throne was a likeness as the appearance of a man on it above.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13</a></span><br />You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, emerald, chrysolite, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and beryl. Gold work of tambourines and of pipes was in you. In the day that you were created they were prepared.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/l/lazuli.htm">Lazuli</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sluggard.htm">Sluggard (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/idle.htm">Idle (33 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shiftless.htm">Shiftless (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/leach.htm">Leach (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lazily.htm">Lazily (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/laziness.htm">Laziness (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lazuli.htm">Lazuli (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/idleness.htm">Idleness (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/indolent.htm">Indolent (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dog.htm">Dog (19 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/do-nothing.htm">Do-nothing (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/buries.htm">Buries (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sluggish.htm">Sluggish (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stretch.htm">Stretch (73 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sleeper.htm">Sleeper (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sleepy.htm">Sleepy (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/slothful.htm">Slothful (22 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/diligent.htm">Diligent (33 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dish.htm">Dish (54 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wild.htm">Wild (147 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/brings.htm">Brings (155 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/thessalonians.htm">Thessalonians (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul (207 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/consist.htm">Consist (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/second.htm">Second (2060 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/l/laziness_and_its_consequences.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Laziness and Its Consequences"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Laziness and Its Consequences" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/l/lazy.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Lazy"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Lazy" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>