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In the Bible, the middle stone in the second row of the High Priest's breastplate (Exodus 28:18) is called in the Hebrew sappiyr (Strong's Concordance #H5601). While Strong's translates the word as "sapphire," the BDB lexicon states it could be translated as either a sapphire or a lapis lazuli.
12 lut 2023 · Lapis Lazuli is unique compared to other blue stones due to its rich, celestial blue color speckled with pyrite that resembles stars in the night sky, along with its historical significance and attributed metaphysical properties.
In the ancient Near East, lapis lazuli was used in jewelry and personal ornaments, beads, small decorations, and architectural decoration. The stone was often used for the eyes of divine and human statues. Lapis lazuli symbolizes the purity of the gods in Ugaritic literature (Hill: 280).
2 lip 2024 · Lapis lazuli’s resonance within biblical texts and symbolism is profound, often representing wisdom, truth, and divine favor. One of the most striking mentions of the stone is found in the Book of Exodus, where it is described as part of the high priest’s breastplate.
The gemstones covered in this series include the Agate, Amethyst, Beryl, Carbuncle (Red Garnet), Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysolite, Chrysoprase, Coral, Diamonds, Emeralds, Jacinth, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx and Sardonyx stones, Pearls, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Rubies, Sapphires, Topaz and Turquoise.
16 sie 2024 · Lapis lazuli is mainly composed of three minerals, the main body of blue lazurite, banded by white calcite, and flecked with fools gold, pyrite. Lapis lazuli is the only stone which fits Theophrastus’ description here. Thus lapis lazuli can be confirmed as the earliest meaning of σάπφειρος sappheiros.
The NASB translates the word directly as "lapis lazuli" while the NLT renders it "blue lapis lazuli." Even though this gem is likely one of those that adorned Lucifer before he became the devil, the middle stone in the second row of the High Priest's breastplate likely is not.
