Crystals & Gems
From a Biblical Perspective
The Biocrystals in our Sleepm products are also called gemstones. The Bible only uses the term crystal a few times like describing the body of water before the throne of God mentioned in Revelation. But the term gemstone, the names of the stones, and the words precious stones are more common throughout the scriptures. Gold and silver are often referred to in scripture as well. Crystals and gemstones are not meant to be used superstitiously or for power, control, manipulation, or to put our faith in.
I do believe God Almighty did create these gemstones from the earth and that specific ones can be very beneficial to our health and energy level. But I do not put my faith in the stones. I put my faith in God to heal me in all things and to use any method He deems necessary. The Word of God says the leaves of the trees and the plants of the field are for our healing. How many things has God created that are beneficial for our health? We serve a mighty God and He refers to gemstones and precious stones many times throughout scripture.
God specifically asked the High Priest Aaron to wear a breastplate of precious stones. God told King Solomon to build the new temple with gemstones throughout. In Revelation we are given a very clear picture of God designing the Kingdom of God with 12 foundations made from precious gemstones. I hope you enjoy this scripture study and can share these things with others.
To learn more about the scientific health benefits of the gemstones in our Sleepm products, please view our page called, "Biocrystal Health Benefits."
Ezekiel 28:13-16 "Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou..."
Foundation Stones, Gemstones of the Bible
Way back at the beginning of the Old Testament, there were twelve sacred gemstones that came from the Mountain of God, where Moses received the Ten Commandments. They were given to Moses, whose blueprint for a sacred breastplate for his brother, the high priest Aaron, is given in Exodus, 28:15-30.
Many of these same gemstones are listed in Ezekiel, Chapter 28 in reference to the King of Tyrus. Said to have the power to summon angels, the book of Ezekiel calls them "The Stones Of Fire" Ezekiel, Chapter 28:13-16).
There are also twelve gemstones listed in Revelation, Chapter 21. Despite the confusion surrounding the various names and translations of them, many believe that the gems listed in Revelation, Chapter 21 are the same twelve sacred gemstones from the Mountain of GOD, "The Stones of Fire", that were in Aaron's Breast Plate of Judgement.
The twelve sacred gemstones of Revelations are Jasper, Sapphire, Chalcedony, Emerald, Sardonyx, Sardius, Chrysolite, Beryl, Topaz, Chrysoprasus, Jacinth, and Amethyst.
Many also believe that there is a clear association between the twelve apostles and the twelve gems from the walls of Jerusalem. One of the earliest writers to tie in the apostles with the symbolism of the twelve gems is Andreas, Bishop of Caesurae. Each of the saints was assigned their own gemstone and all twelve gems match up exactly with those mentioned in the Revelations passage.
Biblical References to Gemstones
There are many biblical references to gemstones but the most important are considered to be Aaron's breastplate (Exodus 28: 15-20 and 39:10-13), the stones in the foundations of the wall of New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:18-21), and the precious stones that were among the King of Tyre's treasures (Ezekiel 28:13).
Aaron was Moses' brother and led the tribe of the high priests. His breastplate is one of the earliest accounts of an array of gemstones as decoration and symbols. It is described in the Bible as the breastplate of judgment or decision. It had twelve precious gems, one for each of the Israelite tribes, and was inscribed with their names. The stones were set in four rows: a sardius, topaz, and carbuncle in the first row; an emerald, sapphire and diamond in the second; a ligure, agate, and amethyst in the third; and a beryl, onyx, and jasper in the fourth row. Each stone was set with an ouch, or clasp or buckle, of gold.
From the time of Aaron in the 13th century BC, high priests wore a breastplate or gorget of cloth similar to that worn by Aaron. The priests wore these garments whenever they were communicating with God over the course the Israelites should take. Josephus felt that the breastplate represented the earth, and the priest's girdle as the ocean that went around it. He took the twelve stones to be the months. The priests' bells and pomegranates represented thunder and lighting, and their headdress signified heaven.
After Solomon's temple was destroyed and the Jews were taken captive to Babylon in the 6th century BCE, they always hoped for Jerusalem's restoration. Successive foundations of the wall of New Jerusalem were garnished with various precious stones. From the first foundation to the twelfth foundation, stones used were jasper, sapphire, chalcedony, emerald, sardonyx, sardius, chrysolyte, beryl, topaz, chrysoprasus, jacinth, and amethyst respectively. The wall itself was made of jasper. The stones are very similar to those worn by Aaron and successive high priests.
In reference to the treasures of Hiram I, 10th century king of Tyre, Ezekiel (28:13) describes the Garden of Eden as having "every precious stone", including beryl, carbuncle, diamond, emerald, gold, jasper, onyx, sapphire, sardius, and topaz, and that "the workmanship of thy tablets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou was created". Tyre was the center of a large trading empire which traded with Egypt, Arabia, and Mesopotamia and the king became quite rich. Hiram helped Solomon build his temple.
Let's now turn to the major individual precious stones mentioned in these three important biblical references and the significance of each gem.
Agate was the second stone in the third row of the breastplate and thought to represent the Aser tribe of the Israelites. The stone was associated with health, longevity, and increased energy. It was brought to Palestine by merchants from places such as Babylonia, Persia, Saba, and Reema in their caravans (Ezekiel 27:22). Agate was considered to have medicinal properties in the Middle Ages, supposedly countering poisons, contagious diseases, and fever. Agate comes in various bright colors. Red agate was thought to improve eyesight.
Amethyst represents the Issachar tribe. It appears in the breastplate, the wall foundations, and among the king's treasure. This stone was thought to prevent intoxication. Drinkers would wear an amulet of amethyst for this reason. It is a brilliant purple, close to the color of red wine.
Beryl is thought to represent the Nephtali tribe and is in the breastplate and the wall foundations. It can be pale blue to yellowy green, although it can also be white or rose. It has been used for increasing peace, relaxation, and rejuvenation.
Carbuncle relates to the tribe of Juda, is in the top row in the breastplate, and in the King of Tyre's treasure. It is a glittering red color. Holding it up to the sun makes it look like burning coal.
Carnelian is a blood red color or it can be a pale skin color, and is in the first stone (sard) in the breastplate. It also appears in the king's treasure, and in the kingdom of heaven's wall foundations. Carnelian was an important stone.
Chalcedony is one of the stones in the wall foundations. It is milky or grayish in color and is translucent. It has been used to get rid of depression.
Chrysolyte belongs to the tribe of Zabulon. It is a stone in the foundations of the wall. Orangey yellow in color. People believed it gladdened the heart and helped in overcoming fear. It was also used to cure eye diseases.
Chrysoprasus is a green agate and is a foundation stone.
Diamond was in the breastplate and one of the precious stones in the king's treasure. It signifies purity.
Emerald is represented by the tribe of Levy. It is in the breastplate, the wall foundations, and the Tyre treasures. It glitters and is a brilliant green. Emerald is actually a green beryl. It was used to preserve or restore sight.
Hyacinth is a foundation stone. It is reddish-orange in color.
Jasper is in the breastplate and represents the Benjamin tribe. The New Jerusalem wall itself was made of jasper. It is opaque, comes in most colors, and signifies courage and wisdom.
Ligurus is a stone in the breastplate and the wall foundations, and relates to the tribe of Gad.
Onyx appears in the breastplate and belongs to the Joseph tribe. Its color is white and black, and sometimes includes brown.
Sapphire is found in the breastplate, wall foundations, and king's treasure. It represents the Dan tribe. It is a beautiful blue color and signifies truth and virtue.
Topaz also features in all three of the important biblical references to precious stones. It signifies friendship and happiness.
There are various other biblical references to the gemstones found in the priests' breastplate, New Jerusalem's wall foundations, and the King of Tyre's treasures, as well as to other stones, but these three and their stones are generally regarded as the most important.
The 12 Stones of the Breastplate
Exodus 39:8-14
"8 He made the breastpiece, in skilled work, in the style of the ephod, of gold, blue and purple and scarlet yarns, and fine twined linen. 9 It was square. They made the breastpiece doubled, a span its length and a span its breadth when doubled. 10 And they set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle was the first row; 11 and the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond; 12 and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; 13 and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were enclosed in settings of gold filigree. 14 There were twelve stones with their names according to the names of the sons of Israel. They were like signets, each engraved with its name, for the twelve tribes."
No matter whose translation of the word or scripture you read - Protestant, Catholic, Greek, Hebrew, Egyptian, Babylonian or Assyrian - you will note the placement of stones in the breastplate differ - as do the names of each. This was because there were no specific names given to gemstones as there are today. Many were named regionally. Some carried the name of the city or country of origin such as Chalcedony (Turkey). They did not analyze these favored stones by their composition or crystalline form in those days.
The New Jerusalem
Revelation 21:15-21
15 And the one who spoke with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city and its gates and walls. 16 The city lies foursquare, its length the same as its width. And he measured the city with his rod, 12,000 stadia. Its length and width and height are equal. 17 He also measured its wall, 144 cubits by human measurement, which is also an angel's measurement. 18 The wall was built of jasper, while the city was pure gold, clear as glass. 19 The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of jewel. The first was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, 20 the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, the twelfth amethyst. 21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, each of the gates made of a single pearl, and the street of the city was pure gold, transparent as glass.
The ancients were not versed in the science of mineralogy, they did have names for the many commonly used minerals and stones of their day. A number of these can be directly traced back to the mineral, gem, or type of stone they used. However, some are clouded, now and forever, by the veil of time. Lack of specific information about the characteristics, particularly color, is not available. Therefore, you will find much speculation in the literature. The translation of the original Hebrew and then translation by later writers from the ancient Grecian language has added to the confusion.
A Lament over the King of Tyre
Ezekiel 28:12-13
“You were the signet of perfection,
full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.
13 You were in Eden, the garden of God;
every precious stone was your covering,
sardius, topaz, and diamond,
beryl, onyx, and jasper,
sapphire, emerald, and carbuncle;
and crafted in gold were your settings
and your engravings.
On the day that you were created
they were prepared."
Biblical References to Gemstones
Ezekiel 1:22
“Now over the heads of the living beings there was something like an expanse, like the awesome gleam of crystal, spread out over their heads.”
Ezekiel 1:26
“Now above the expanse that was over their heads there was something resembling a throne, like lapis lazuli in appearance; and on that which resembled a throne, high up, was a figure with the appearance of a man.”
Ezekiel 10:1
“Then I looked, and behold, in the expanse that was over the heads of the cherubim something like a sapphire stone, in appearance resembling a throne, appeared above them.”
Ezekiel 10:9
“Then I looked, and behold, four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub; and the appearance of the wheels was like the gleam of a Tarshish stone.”
Ezekiel 27:16
“Aram was your customer because of the abundance of your goods; they paid for your wares with emeralds, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral and rubies.”
Ezekiel 27:22
“The traders of Sheba and Raamah, they traded with you; they paid for your wares with the best of all kinds of spices, and with all kinds of precious stones and gold.”
Ezekiel 28:13-16
"You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering: the ruby, the topaz and the diamond; the beryl, the onyx and the jasper; the lapis lazuli, the turquoise and the emerald; and the gold, the workmanship of your settings and sockets, was in you. On the day that you were created they were prepared. You were the anointed cherub who covers, and I placed you there and you were on the holy mountain of God; you walked in the midst of the stones of fire. You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created until unrighteousness was found in you. By the abundance of your trade you were internally filled with violence, and you sinned; Therefore I have cast you as profane from the mountain of God. And I have destroyed you, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.”
Exodus 24:10
“and they saw the God of Israel; and under His feet there appeared to be a pavement of sapphire, as clear as the sky itself.”
Exodus 25:7
“onyx stones and setting stones for the ephod and for the breastpiece.”
Exodus 28:9
“You shall take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel,”
Exodus 28:11
“As a jeweler engraves a signet, you shall engrave the two stones according to the names of the sons of Israel; you shall set them in filigree settings of gold.”
Exodus 28:17-20
"You shall mount on it four rows of stones; the first row shall be a row of ruby, topaz and emerald; and the second row a turquoise, a sapphire and a diamond; and the third row a jacinth, an agate and an amethyst; and the fourth row a beryl and an onyx and a jasper; they shall be set in gold filigree.”
Exodus 39:10-13
And they mounted four rows of stones on it. The first row was a row of ruby, topaz, and emerald; and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire and a diamond; and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were set in gold filigree settings when they were mounted.”
1 Chronicles 20:2
“David took the crown of their king from his head, and he found it to weigh a talent of gold, and there was a precious stone in it; and it was placed on David’s head. And he brought out the spoil of the city, a very great amount.”
1 Chronicles 29:2
“Now with all my ability I have provided for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, and the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, onyx stones and inlaid stones, stones of antimony and stones of various colors, and all kinds of precious stones and alabaster in abundance.”
1 Chronicles 29:8
“Whoever possessed precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the Lord, in care of Jehiel the Gershonite.”
2 Chronicles 3:6
“Further, he adorned the house with precious stones; and the gold was gold from Parvaim.”
2 Chronicles 9:10
“The servants of Huram and the servants of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir, also brought algum trees and precious stones.”
2 Chronicles 32:27
“Now Hezekiah had immense riches and honor; and he made for himself treasuries for silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields and all kinds of valuable articles,”
1 Kings 10:1-2
“Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. So she came to Jerusalem with a very large retinue, with camels carrying spices and very much gold and precious stones. When she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was in her heart.”
1 Kings 10:10
She gave the king a hundred and twenty talents of gold, and a very great amount of spices and precious stones. Never again did such abundance of spices come in as that which the queen of Sheba gave King Solomon.
1 Kings 10:11
“Also the ships of Hiram, which brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir a very great number of almug trees and precious stones.”
Revelation 4:3
“And He who was sitting was like a jasper stone and a sardius in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, like an emerald in appearance.”
Revelation 18:12
“cargoes of gold and silver and precious stones and pearls and fine linen and purple and silk and scarlet, and every kind of citron wood and every article of ivory and every article made from very costly wood and bronze and iron and marble,”
Revelation 21:11
“…having the glory of God. Her brilliance was like a very costly stone, as a stone of crystal-clear jasper.”
Revelation 21:19-20
“The foundation stones of the city wall were adorned with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation stone was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, emerald; the fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, topaz; the tenth, chrysoprase; the eleventh, jacinth; the twelfth, amethyst.”
Song of Songs 5:14
“His hands are rods of gold
Set with beryl;
His abdomen is carved ivory
Inlaid with sapphires.”
Isaiah 54:11-12
"O afflicted one, storm-tossed, and not comforted, Behold, I will set your stones in antimony, and your foundations I will lay in sapphires. Moreover, I will make your battlements of rubies, and your gates of crystal, And your entire wall of precious stones.”
Daniel 10:6
“His body also was like beryl, his face had the appearance of lightning, his eyes were like flaming torches, his arms and feet like the gleam of polished bronze, and the sound of his words like the sound of a tumult.”
2 Samuel 12:30
“Then he took the crown of their king from his head; and its weight was a talent of gold, and in it was a precious stone; and it was placed on David’s head. And he brought out the spoil of the city in great amounts.”
Job 28:5-6
"The earth, from it comes food, And underneath it is turned up as fire. It’s rocks are the source of sapphires and its dust contains gold.”
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