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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: Crystal: A Precious Stone</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/naves/c/crystal--a_precious_stone.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> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><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/job/28-17.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/c/crystal.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> > Crystal</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/c/crystal_healing.htm" title="Crystal Healing">◄</a> Crystal: A Precious Stone <a href="/topical/c/crystal-clear.htm" title="Crystal-clear">►</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="#nav" title="Nave's Topical Index">Nave's</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <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>Crystal, in biblical terms, is often associated with purity, clarity, and the divine. It is mentioned in the context of precious stones and is used symbolically to convey the beauty and perfection of God's creation and His heavenly realm.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6</a> :</b> "Before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal." This passage describes the heavenly throne room, where the sea of glass represents purity and holiness. The crystal-clear sea signifies the transparency and perfection of God's presence, emphasizing His majesty and the awe-inspiring nature of His throne.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Revelation 21:11</a> :</b> "The city shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal." Here, the New Jerusalem is depicted with a radiance that reflects God's glory. The comparison to crystal highlights the city's purity and the divine light that emanates from it, symbolizing the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell with His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/revelation/22.htm">Revelation 22:1</a> :</b> "Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb." The river of life, clear as crystal, represents the purity and life-giving nature of God's provision. It flows from the throne, indicating that true life and sustenance come from God alone.<br><br><b>Symbolism and Interpretation:</b><br><br>In biblical symbolism, crystal is often used to represent purity, holiness, and the unblemished nature of God's kingdom. Its clarity and brilliance are metaphors for the divine truth and the untainted nature of God's word and promises. The use of crystal in the descriptions of heavenly visions underscores the perfection and beauty of God's creation, as well as the ultimate redemption and restoration that believers anticipate.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>In ancient times, crystal was highly valued for its beauty and rarity. It was often used in jewelry and ornamentation, signifying wealth and status. The biblical authors' use of crystal imagery would have resonated with their contemporary audience, who understood its significance as a precious and desirable material.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>The references to crystal in the Bible serve to remind believers of the purity and holiness that God desires in His people. Just as crystal is clear and unblemished, Christians are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness and righteousness. The imagery of crystal also points to the hope of eternal life and the promise of a new creation, where God's glory will shine unobstructed and His presence will be fully realized.<br><br>In summary, crystal in the Bible is a powerful symbol of divine purity, clarity, and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. Its use in Scripture invites believers to contemplate the beauty and perfection of God's kingdom and to strive for holiness in their own lives.<a name="nav" id="nav"></a><div class="vheading2">Nave's Topical Index</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/28-17.htm">Job 28:17</a></span><br>The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/1-22.htm">Ezekiel 1:22</a></span><br>And the likeness of the firmament on the heads of the living creature was as the color of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above.<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6</a></span><br>And before the throne there was a sea of glass like to crystal: and in the middle of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Revelation 21:11</a></span><br>Having the glory of God: and her light was like to a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Revelation 22:1</a></span><br>And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/bliss/a_brief_commentary_on_the_apocalypse/the_new_jerusalem.htm"><span class="l">The New Jerusalem.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Her light was like a most <b>precious stone</b>, like a jasper <b>stone</b>, clear as <b>crystal</b>;<br> having a wall vast and high, and having twelve gates, and at the gates twelve <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the new jerusalem.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chesterton/whats_wrong_with_the_world/chapter_11_thus_the_future.htm"><span class="l">Thus the Future of which we Spoke at the Beginning Has in England <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> bread and gave him a <b>stone</b>, assuring him that it was a <b>precious stone</b>, the white <b>...</b><br> instead the Golden Age of Peace and Commerce inaugurated at the <b>Crystal</b> Palace <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 11 thus the future.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_xix_and_if_further.htm"><span class="l">And If, Further, Temples are to be Compared with Temples...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of God to strive together in the duties of piety, will be a <b>precious stone</b> in the <b>...</b><br> And I will make thy battlements of jasper, and thy gates of <b>crystal</b>, and all <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xix and if further.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_8_1863/christian_sympathy.htm"><span class="l">Christian Sympathy</span></a> <br><b>...</b> When the <b>precious stone</b> of love is thrown by grace into the <b>crystal</b> pool of a renewed<br> heart it stirs the transparent life floods into ever widening circles of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 8 1863/christian sympathy.htm</font><p><a href="/library/watson/the_beatitudes_an_exposition_of_matthew_51-12/21_concerning_persecution.htm"><span class="l">Concerning Persecution</span></a> <br><b>...</b> his orations, Every <b>stone</b> which was thrown at Stephen was a <b>precious stone</b> which<br> enriched <b>...</b> These may be compared to the <b>crystal</b> which looks like pearl till it <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/21 concerning persecution.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_de_principiis/chapter_xi_on_counter_promises.htm"><span class="l">On Counter Promises.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and its walls constructed of jasper, and its battlements of <b>crystal</b>; that it <b>...</b> and<br> moulded, and made a living <b>stone</b>, a <b>stone</b> elect and <b>precious</b>, because he <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origen/origen de principiis/chapter xi on counter promises.htm</font><p><a href="/library/martin/the_story_of_a_soul/chapter_vi_a_pilgrimage_to.htm"><span class="l">A Pilgrimage to Rome</span></a> <br><b>...</b> delighted me; to pray for Priests, whose souls seemed pure as <b>crystal</b>, that indeed <b>...</b><br> is built round the Holy House, enclosing it as a <b>precious stone</b> might be <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../martin/the story of a soul/chapter vi a pilgrimage to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/therese/story_of_a_soul/chapter_vi_-_a_pilgrimage.htm"><span class="l">a Pilgrimage to Rome</span></a> <br><b>...</b> delighted me; to pray for Priests, whose souls seemed pure as <b>crystal</b>, that indeed <b>...</b><br> is built round the Holy House, enclosing it as a <b>precious stone</b> might be <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/therese/story of a soul/chapter vi - a pilgrimage.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bullinger/commentary_on_revelation/the_people_of_the_new.htm"><span class="l">The People of the New Earth</span></a> <br><b>...</b> out of heaven from God, (11) having the glory of God: her radiance was like a <b>stone</b><br> most <b>precious</b>, even as a jasper <b>stone</b>, clear as <b>crystal</b>;] Man says that <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bullinger/commentary on revelation/the people of the new.htm</font><p><a href="/library/orr/the_gospel_day_/chapter_vii_the_church_of.htm"><span class="l">The Church of God.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> descending out of heaven from God, having the glory of God: and her light was like<br> unto a <b>stone</b> most <b>precious</b>, even like a jasper <b>stone</b>, clear as <b>crystal</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /chapter vii the church of.htm</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/new-age-movement.html">What is the New Age movement? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/new-jerusalem-healing.html">Why will the nations need healing in the New Jerusalem? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/did-David-rape-Bathsheba.html">Did David rape Bathsheba? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/crystal.htm">Crystal: 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="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/crystal.htm">Crystal</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/crystal_healing.htm">Crystal Healing</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/c/crystal--a_precious_stone.htm">Crystal: A Precious Stone</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/crystals.htm">Crystals</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><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></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/c/crystal_healing.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Crystal Healing"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Crystal Healing" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/c/crystal-clear.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Crystal-clear"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Crystal-clear" /></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'; 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