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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Jasper and Carnelian</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/j/jasper_and_carnelian.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/exodus/28-20.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/j/jasper.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Jasper and Carnelian</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/j/jasper.htm" title="Jasper">◄</a> Jasper and Carnelian <a href="/topical/naves/j/jasper--a_precious_stone,_set_in_the_high_priest's_breastplate.htm" title="Jasper: A Precious Stone, Set in the High Priest's Breastplate">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Jasper</b><br><br>Jasper is a precious stone mentioned several times in the Bible, often associated with beauty, splendor, and divine glory. In the ancient world, jasper was highly valued for its rich colors and was commonly used in jewelry and ornamentation. The stone is typically opaque and can come in a variety of colors, including red, green, yellow, and brown, often with unique patterns.<br><br>In the Bible, jasper is first mentioned in the context of the high priest's breastplate. In <a href="/exodus/28-20.htm">Exodus 28:20</a> , it is listed as one of the stones set in the fourth row of the breastplate: "and in the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. Mount these stones in gold filigree settings." This breastplate, worn by the high priest, symbolized the twelve tribes of Israel, with each stone representing a tribe.<br><br>Jasper is also prominently featured in the vision of the New Jerusalem in the Book of Revelation. <a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Revelation 21:11</a> describes the city as having "the glory of God, its radiance like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal." This depiction emphasizes the purity and divine nature of the heavenly city. Furthermore, <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18-19</a> states, "The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald."<br><br>The use of jasper in these contexts underscores its symbolic representation of God's majesty and the eternal beauty of His kingdom. The stone's varied colors and patterns may also reflect the diversity and unity of God's creation.<br><br><b>Carnelian</b><br><br>Carnelian, also known as sardius in some translations, is another precious stone mentioned in the Bible. It is a reddish-brown variety of chalcedony and was prized in the ancient world for its vibrant color and smooth texture. Like jasper, carnelian was often used in jewelry and as a decorative stone.<br><br>Carnelian is notably mentioned in the description of the high priest's breastplate in <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Exodus 28:17</a> : "And mount on it a row of stones: The first row shall be a ruby, a topaz, and a carnelian." This inclusion signifies its importance and value among the stones representing the tribes of Israel.<br><br>In the Book of Revelation, carnelian is associated with the appearance of God Himself. <a href="/revelation/4-3.htm">Revelation 4:3</a> describes a vision of God's throne: "And the One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne." The use of carnelian in this vision highlights the fiery and majestic presence of God, symbolizing His power and holiness.<br><br>The presence of carnelian in these biblical passages reflects its significance as a symbol of divine authority and the splendor of God's creation. Its deep red hue is often associated with sacrifice and redemption, themes central to the Christian faith.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/j/jasper.htm">Jasper</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/jasper--a_precious_stone,_set_in_the_high_priest's_breastplate.htm">Jasper: A Precious Stone, Set in the High Priest's Breastplate</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jasper.htm">Jasper (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jewel.htm">Jewel (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jaspis.htm">Jaspis</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rare.htm">Rare (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/rainbow.htm">Rainbow (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/resembling.htm">Resembling (19 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/emerald.htm">Emerald (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/crystal-clear.htm">Crystal-clear (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/carnelian.htm">Carnelian (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/costly.htm">Costly (26 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/crystal.htm">Crystal (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/crystal-like.htm">Crystal-like (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sardius.htm">Sardius (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sard.htm">Sard (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shining.htm">Shining (115 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/price.htm">Price (181 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/throne.htm">Throne (181 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stone.htm">Stone (290 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/glass.htm">Glass (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/precious.htm">Precious (128 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/j/jasper.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jasper"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jasper" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/j/jasper--a_precious_stone,_set_in_the_high_priest's_breastplate.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jasper: A Precious Stone, Set in the High Priest's Breastplate"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jasper: A Precious Stone, Set in the High Priest's Breastplate" /></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>