Topical Bible: Gold

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Gold, a precious metal highly valued for its rarity, beauty, and utility, holds significant importance throughout the Bible, symbolizing wealth, purity, and divine glory. Its mention in Scripture spans from Genesis to Revelation, reflecting its enduring value and symbolic meaning in biblical times.

Biblical References and Symbolism

1. Creation and Early Use: Gold is first mentioned in Genesis 2:11-12, where the land of Havilah is noted for its good quality gold. This early reference underscores gold's intrinsic value and its presence in God's creation.

2. Tabernacle and Temple: Gold was extensively used in the construction of the Tabernacle and the Temple, signifying holiness and divine presence. Exodus 25-40 details the use of gold in the Ark of the Covenant, the lampstand, and other sacred furnishings. In 1 Kings 6, Solomon's Temple is described as being overlaid with gold, highlighting its splendor and the glory of God.

3. Symbol of Wealth and Power: Gold often symbolizes wealth and power in the Bible. In 1 Kings 10:14-22, the wealth of King Solomon is illustrated by his vast accumulation of gold, including shields and a great throne. Gold's association with wealth is also evident in the account of the golden calf (Exodus 32), where the Israelites' use of gold to create an idol reflects both its material value and the spiritual danger of idolatry.

4. Purity and Refinement: Gold's purity and the process of refining it are used metaphorically to describe spiritual refinement and purity. Job 23:10 states, "But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold." This imagery is echoed in Proverbs 17:3, "A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts."

5. Heavenly Imagery: In the New Testament, gold is used to describe the splendor of heaven. Revelation 21:18-21 depicts the New Jerusalem with streets of pure gold, like transparent glass, symbolizing the ultimate purity and glory of God's eternal kingdom.

6. Gifts to Jesus: Gold is one of the gifts brought by the Magi to Jesus in Matthew 2:11, symbolizing His kingship and divine nature. This act of worship and recognition of Jesus' royal status underscores gold's role as a symbol of honor and reverence.

Moral and Spiritual Lessons

Gold, while valuable, is also a reminder of the potential for material wealth to lead to spiritual downfall. The Bible warns against the love of money and the pursuit of wealth at the expense of one's relationship with God. In 1 Timothy 6:10, it is written, "For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil." This cautionary note serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual riches over material wealth.

Throughout Scripture, gold is a multifaceted symbol representing both the blessings of God's creation and the potential pitfalls of human greed. Its enduring presence in biblical narratives highlights its significance as a material of great value and a symbol of divine and spiritual truths.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Gold

Gold was known from the very earliest times. (Genesis 2:11) It was at first used chiefly for ornaments, etc. (Genesis 24:22) Coined money was not known to the ancients till a comparatively late period; and on the Egyptian tombs gold is represented as being weighed in rings for commercial purposes. Comp. (Genesis 43:21) Gold was extremely abundant in ancient times, (1 Chronicles 22:14; 2 Chronicles 1:15; 9:9; Daniel 3:1; Nahum 2:9) but this did not depreciate its value, because of the enormous quantities consumed by the wealthy in furniture, etc. (1 Kings 6:22) 10 passim ; (Esther 1:6; Solomon 3:9,10; Jeremiah 10:9) The chief countries mentioned as producing gold are Arabia, Sheba and Ophir. (1 Kings 9:28; 10:1; Job 28:16)

ATS Bible Dictionary

Gold

A well-known valuable metal, found in many parts of the world, and obtained anciently in Ophir, Job 28:16; Parvaim, 2 Chronicles 3:6; Sheba, and Raamah, Ezekiel 27:22. Job alludes to gold in various forms, Job 22:24 28:15-19. Abraham was rich in it, and female ornaments were early made of it, Genesis 13:2 24:22,35. It is spoken of throughout Scripture; and the use of it among and ancient Hebrews, in its native and mixed state, and for the same purposes as at present, was very common. The Ark of the Covenant was overlaid with pure gold; the mercy seat, the vessels and utensils belonging to the tabernacle, and those also of the house of the Lord, as well as the drinking-vessels of Solomon, were of gold.

Easton's Bible Dictionary

(1.) Hebrews zahab, so called from its yellow colour (Exodus 25:11; 1 Chronicles 28:18; 2 Chronicles 3:5).

(2.) Hebrews segor, from its compactness, or as being enclosed or treasured up; thus precious or "fine gold" (1 Kings 6:20; 7:49).

(3.) Hebrews paz, native or pure gold (Job 28:17; Psalm 19:10; 21:3, etc.).

(4.) Hebrews betzer, "ore of gold or silver" as dug out of the mine (Job 36:19, where it means simply riches).

(5.) Hebrews kethem, i.e., something concealed or separated (Job 28:16, 19; Psalm 45:9; Proverbs 25:12). Rendered "golden wedge" in Isaiah 13:12.

(6.) Hebrews haruts, i.e., dug out; poetic for gold (Proverbs 8:10; 16:16; Zechariah 9:3).

Gold was known from the earliest times (Genesis 2:11). It was principally used for ornaments (Genesis 24:22). It was very abundant (1 Chronicles 22:14; Nahum 2:9; Dan. 3:1). Many tons of it were used in connection with the temple (2 Chronicles 1:15). It was found in Arabia, Sheba, and Ophir (1 Kings 9:28; 10:1; Job 28:16), but not in Palestine.

In Dan. 2:38, the Babylonian Empire is spoken of as a "head of gold" because of its great riches; and Babylon was called by Isaiah (14:4) the "golden city" (R.V. marg., "exactress, " adopting the reading marhebah, instead of the usual word madhebah).

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (n.) Alt. of Goolde.

2. (n.) A metallic element, constituting the most precious metal used as a common commercial medium of exchange. It has a characteristic yellow color, is one of the heaviest substances known (specific gravity 19.32), is soft, and very malleable and ductile. It is quite unalterable by heat, moisture, and most corrosive agents, and therefore well suited for its use in coin and jewelry. Symbol Au (Aurum). Atomic weight 196.7.

3. (v. t.) Money; riches; wealth.

4. (n.) A yellow color, like that of the metal; as, a flower tipped with gold.

5. (v. t.) Figuratively, something precious or pure; as, hearts of gold.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

GOLD

gold (zahabh; chrusos):

1. Terms:

No metal has been more frequently mentioned in Old Testament writings than gold, and none has had more terms applied to it. Among these terms the one most used is zahabh. The Arabic equivalent, dhahab, is still the common name for gold throughout Palestine, Syria and Egypt. With zahabh frequently occur other words which, translated, mean "pure" (Exodus 25:11), "refined" (1 Chronicles 28:18), "finest" (1 Kings 10:18), "beaten" (1 Kings 10:17), "Ophir" (Psalm 45:9).

Other terms occurring are: paz, "fine gold" (Job 28:17 Psalm 19:10; Psalm 21:3; Psalm 119:127 Proverbs 8:19 Songs 5:11, 15 Isaiah 13:12 Lamentations 4:2); charuts (Psalm 68:13 Proverbs 3:14; Proverbs 8:10, 19; 16:16 Zechariah 9:3); kethem, literally, "carved out" (Job 28:16, 19; Job 31:24 Proverbs 25:12 Lamentations 4:1 Daniel 10:5); ceghor (1 Kings 6:20; 1 Kings 7:50 Job 28:15); betser (in the King James Version only: Job 22:24; the Revised Version (British and American) "treasure").

2. Sources:

Sources definitely mentioned in the Old Testament are: Havilah (Genesis 2:11, 12); Ophir (1 Kings 9:28; 1 Kings 10:11; 1 Kings 22:48 1 Chronicles 29:4 2 Chronicles 8:18; 2 Chronicles 9:10 Job 22:24; Job 28:16 Psalm 45:9 Isaiah 13:12); Sheba (1 Kings 10:2, 10 2 Chronicles 9:1, 9 Psalm 72:15 Isaiah 60:6 Ezekiel 27:22; Ezekiel 38:13); Arabia (2 Chronicles 9:14). We are not justified in locating any of these places too definitely. They probably all refer to some region of Arabia.

The late origin of the geological formation of Palestine and Syria precludes the possibility of gold being found in any quantities (see METALS), so that the large quantities of gold used by the children of Israel in constructing their holy places was not the product of mines in the country, but was from the spoil taken from the inhabitants of the land (Numbers 31:52), or brought with them from Egypt (Exodus 3:22). This gold was probably mined in Egypt or India (possibly Arabia), and brought by the great caravan routes through Arabia to Syria, or by sea in the ships of Tyre (1 Kings 10:11, 22 Ezekiel 27:21, 22). There is no doubt about the Egyptian sources. The old workings in the gold-bearing veins of the Egyptian desert and the ruins of the buildings connected with the mining and refining of the precious metal still remain. This region is being reopened with the prospect of its becoming a source of part of the world's supply. It might be inferred from the extensive spoils in gold taken from the Midianites (?100,000 HDB, under the word) that their country (Northwestern Arabia) produced gold. It is more likely that the Midianites had, in turn, captured most of it from other weaker nations. The tradition that Northwestern Arabia is rich in gold still persists. Every year Moslem pilgrims, returning from Mecca by the Damascus route, bring with them specimens of what is supposed to be gold ore. They secure it from the Arabs at the stopping-places along the route. Samples analyzed by the writer have been iron pyrites only. No gold-bearing rock has yet appeared. Whether these specimens come from the mines mentioned by Burton (The Land of Midian Revisited) is a question.

3. Forms:

Gold formed a part of every household treasure (Genesis 13:2; Genesis 24:35 Deuteronomy 8:13; Deuteronomy 17:17 Joshua 22:8 Ezekiel 28:4). It was probably treasured (a) in the form of nuggets (Job 28:6 the Revised Version, margin), (b) in regularly or irregularly shaped slabs or bars (Numbers 7:14, 20, 84, 86 Joshua 7:21, 24 2 Kings 5:5), and (c) in the form of dust (Job 28:6). A specimen of yellow dust, which the owner claimed to have taken from an ancient jar, unearthed in the vicinity of the Hauran, was once brought to the writer's laboratory. On examination it was found to contain iron pyrites and metallic gold in finely divided state. It was probably part of an ancient household treasure. A common practice was to make gold into jewelry with the dual purpose of ornamentation and of treasuring it. This custom still prevails, especially among the Moslems, who do not let out their money at interest. A poor woman will save her small coins until she has enough to buy a gold bracelet. This she will wear or put away against the day of need (compare Genesis 24:22, 53). It was weight and not beauty which was noted in the jewels (Exodus 3:22; Exodus 11:2; Exodus 12:35). Gold coinage was unknown in the early Old Testament times.

4. Uses:

(1) The use of gold as the most convenient way of treasuring wealth is mentioned above.

(2) Jewelry took many forms: armlets (Numbers 31:50), bracelets (Genesis 24:22), chains (Genesis 41:42), crescents (Judges 8:26), crowns (2 Samuel 12:30 1 Chronicles 20:2), earrings (Exodus 32:2, 3 Numbers 31:50 Judges 8:24, 26), rings (Genesis 24:22; Genesis 41:42 James 2:2).

(3) Making and decorating objects in connection with places of worship: In the description of the building of the ark and the tabernacle in Exodus 25, we read of the lavish use of gold in overlaying wood and metals, and in shaping candlesticks, dishes, spoons, flagons, bowls, snuffers, curtain clasps, hooks, etc. (one estimate of the value of gold used is ?90,000; see HDB). In 1 Kings 6; 1 Chronicles 28; 2 Chronicles 1 are records of still more extensive use of gold in building the temple.

(4) Idols were made of gold (Exodus 20:23; Exodus 32:4 Deuteronomy 7:25; Deuteronomy 29:17 1 Kings 12:28 Psalm 115:4; Psalm 135:15 Isaiah 30:22 Revelation 9:20).

(5) Gold was used for lavish display. Among the fabulous luxuries of Solomon's court were his gold drinking-vessels (1 Kings 10:21), a throne of ivory overlaid with gold (1 Kings 10:18), and golden chariot trimmings (1 Chronicles 28:18). Sacred treasure saved from votive offerings or portions dedicated from booty were principally gold (Exodus 25:36 Numbers 7:14, 20, 84, 86; Numbers 31:50, 52, 54 Joshua 6:19, 24 1 Samuel 6:8, 11, 15 2 Samuel 8:11 1 Chronicles 18:7, 10, 11; 1 Chronicles 22:14, 16 Matthew 23:17). This treasure was the spoil most sought after by the enemy. It was paid to them as tribute (1 Kings 15:15 2 Kings 12:18; 2 Kings 14:14; 2 Kings 16:8; 2 Kings 18:14-16; 23:33, 15), or taken as plunder (2 Kings 24:13; 2 Kings 25:15).

5. Figurative:

Gold is used to symbolize earthly riches (Job 3:15; Job 22:24 Isaiah 2:7 Matthew 10:9 Acts 3:6; Acts 20:33 Revelation 18:12). Finer than gold, which, physically speaking, is considered non-perishable, typifies incorruptibility (Acts 17:29 1 Peter 1:7, 18; 1 Peter 3:3 James 5:3). Refining of gold is a figure for great purity or a test of (Job 23:10 Proverbs 17:3 Isaiah 1:25 Malachi 3:2 1 Peter 1:7 Revelation 3:18). Gold was the most valuable of metals. It stood for anything of great value (Proverbs 3:14; Proverbs 8:10, 19; 16:16, 22; 25:12), hence was most worthy for use in worshipping Yahweh (Exodus 25; Revelation 1:12, 13, 10, etc.), and the adornment of angels (Revelation 15:6) or saints (Psalm 45:13). The head was called golden as being the most precious part of the body (Songs 5:11 Daniel 2:38; compare "the golden bowl," Ecclesiastes 12:6). "The golden city" meant Babylon (Isaiah 14:4), as did also "the golden cup," sensuality (Jeremiah 51:7). A crown of gold was synonymous with royal honor (Esther 2:17; Esther 6:8 Job 19:9 Revelation 4:4; Revelation 14:14). Wearing of gold typified lavish adornment and worldly luxury (Jeremiah 4:30; Jeremiah 10:4 1 Timothy 2:9 1 Peter 3:3 Revelation 17:4). Comparing men to gold suggested their nobility (Lamentations 4:1, 2 2 Timothy 2:20).

James A. Patch

PIECE OF GOLD

The word "pieces" is supplied in 2 Kings 5:5 (story of Naaman), "6,000 pieces of gold," where the Revised Version margin more correctly suggests "shekels" (compare 1 Kings 10:16).

See MONEY.

WEDGE, OF GOLD

wej, (lashon zahabh, literally, "tongue of gold"): A piece of gold in the form of a wedge found by Achan in the sack of Jericho. It was in one of the forms in which gold was used for money and was probably stamped or marked to indicate its weight, which was 50 shekels, i.e. one maneh, according to the Hebrew standard, or nearly two pounds troy. Its value would be 102 British pounds 10 shillings or USD510.00 (in 1915). See MONEY; POUND. A wedge, or rather, oblong rectangular strip of gold, of similar weight has been found in the excavations of Gezer (Macalister, Bible Side-Lights, 121). Along with metal rings they were doubtless used as an early form of currency. In Isaiah 13:12 the King James Version, kethem, "pure gold" (so the Revised Version (British and American)), is translated as "golden wedge" on insufficient grounds.

H. Porter

BEATEN GOLD

See GOLD (BEATEN).

Greek

5553. chrusion -- a piece of gold, gold
... a piece of gold, gold. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: chrusion Phonetic
Spelling: (khroo-see'-on) Short Definition: a golden ornament Definition ...
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5557. chrusos -- gold
... gold. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: chrusos Phonetic Spelling:
(khroo-sos') Short Definition: anything made of gold Definition: gold ...
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5554. chrusodaktulios -- with a gold ring
... with a gold ring. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: chrusodaktulios Phonetic
Spelling: (khroo-sod-ak-too'-lee-os) Short Definition: adorned with a gold ...
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5558. chrusoo -- to gild, to cover with gold
... to gild, to cover with gold. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: chrusoo Phonetic
Spelling: (khroo-so'-o) Short Definition: I gild, adorn with gold Definition ...
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5552. chrusous -- golden
... Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: chrusous Phonetic Spelling:
(khroo'-seh-os) Short Definition: golden Definition: golden, made of gold, adorned ...
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5007. talanton -- a balance, hence that which is weighed, ie a ...
... Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: talanton Phonetic Spelling:
(tal'-an-ton) Short Definition: a talent of silver or gold Definition: a talent ...
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931. basanos -- a touchstone (a dark stone used in testing metals) ...
... Cognate: 931 -- originally, a black, silicon-based stone used as "a touchstone"
to the purity of precious metals (like silver and gold). See 928 (). ...
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1389. doloo -- to ensnare, fig. to adulterate
... from 1388 , "bait") -- properly, to lure (or snare) -- holding out the worm and
concealing the hook!; ; "primarily, ; then to corrupt -- used of gold, wine, etc ...
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5555. chrusolithos -- a chrysolite (a yellow gem)
... chrysolite. From chrusos and lithos; gold-stone, ie A yellow gem ("chrysolite")
-- chrysolite. see GREEK chrusos. see GREEK lithos. ...
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5474. chalkolibanon -- chalcolibanus (fine copper, bronze or brass ...
... Neuter of a compound of chalkos and libanos (in the implied mean of whiteness or
brilliancy); burnished copper, an alloy of copper (or gold) and silver having ...
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Strong's Hebrew

6337. paz -- refined, pure gold
... 6336, 6337. paz. 6338 . refined, pure gold. Transliteration: paz Phonetic
Spelling: (pawz) Short Definition: gold. Word Origin from ...
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3800. kethem -- gold
... 3799, 3800. kethem. 3801 . gold. Transliteration: kethem Phonetic Spelling:
(keh'-them) Short Definition: gold. Word Origin from ...
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2091. zahab -- gold
... 2090, 2091. zahab. 2092 . gold. Transliteration: zahab Phonetic Spelling:
(zaw-hawb') Short Definition: gold. Word Origin of uncertain ...
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1722. dehab -- gold
... 1721, 1722. dehab. 1723 . gold. Transliteration: dehab Phonetic Spelling:
(deh-hab') Short Definition: gold. Word Origin (Aramaic ...
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1222. betsar -- gold
... 1221, 1222. betsar. 1223 . gold. Transliteration: betsar Phonetic Spelling:
(bets-ar') Short Definition: gold. ... gold Another form for betser; gold -- gold. ...
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2742d. charuts -- gold
... charuts. 2743 . gold. Transliteration: charuts Short Definition: gold. Word Origin
from an unused word Definition gold NASB Word Usage gold (6). 2742c, 2742d ...
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211. Ophir -- a son of Joktan, also his desc., also a region from ...
... Ophir. 212 . a son of Joktan, also his desc., also a region from which gold comes.
Transliteration: Ophir Phonetic Spelling: (o-feer') Short Definition: Ophir ...
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210. Uphaz -- a region where gold is found
... 209, 210. Uphaz. 211 . a region where gold is found. Transliteration:
Uphaz Phonetic Spelling: (oo-fawz') Short Definition: Uphaz. ...
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464. Eliphaz -- "God is fine gold," a son of Esau, also a friend ...
... Eliphaz. 465 . "God is fine gold," a son of Esau, also a friend of Job.
Transliteration: Eliphaz Phonetic Spelling: (el-ee-faz') Short Definition: Eliphaz. ...
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6516. Parvayim -- a region from which Solomon obtained gold for ...
... Parvayim. 6517 . a region from which Solomon obtained gold for the temple.
Transliteration: Parvayim Phonetic Spelling: (par-vah'-yim) Short Definition: Parvaim ...
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Library

The City of Gold
... SAINT AUGUSTIN I THE CITY OF GOLD. Augustin ... But it was, above all, the excessive
use of gold and gilding that astonished the visitor. Originally ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bertrand/saint augustin/i the city of gold.htm

Gold-Exchanged Lives.
... Money: The Golden Channel of Service. (Luke xvi:1-18.) Gold-Exchanged Lives.
Jesus says ... the homeland. Exchange your gold into lives. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/gold-exchanged lives.htm

April the Thirteenth Pure Gold
... APRIL The Thirteenth PURE GOLD. "Thou shalt overlay it with pure gold.... ... My
part is to be of "pure gold" if my God is to dwell within it. ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/april the thirteenth pure gold.htm

The Vessel of Wrought Gold
... The Vessel of Wrought Gold. FM Hebrews 6:19, 20. I go on my way rejoicing,.
Though weary the wilderness road". I go on my way rejoicing. ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen suso and others/the vessel of wrought gold.htm

The True Gold and Its Testing
... THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PETER THE TRUE GOLD AND ITS TESTING. 'That the trial
of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the true gold and its.htm

A Crown of Gold Surpassing Rare,
... EVENING A crown of gold surpassing rare,. 8,8,8,8 tr., John Brownlie. I. A crown
of gold surpassing rare,. The western hills, in beauty, wear; ...
/.../brownlie/hymns from the east/a crown of gold surpassing.htm

A Crown of Gold Surpassing Rare,
... HYMNS OF THE EARLY CHURCH A crown of gold surpassing rare,. 8,8,8,8. A crown
of gold surpassing rare,. The western hills, in beauty wear; ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the early church/a crown of gold surpassing.htm

The Collar of Gold
... CHAPTER IX THE COLLAR OF GOLD. ... What shall I do with this?" he asked, holding up the
collar of gold. "Put it about thy statue's neck," she said softly. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/miller/the yoke/chapter ix the collar of.htm

Gold and Silver not Superior in Origin or in Utility to Other ...
... Book I. Chapter V."Gold and Silver Not Superior in Origin or in Utility
to Other Metals. Gold and silver, the principal material ...
/.../tertullian/on the apparel of women/chapter v gold and silver not.htm

September 12. "The Furnace for Gold; but the Lord Trieth the ...
... SEPTEMBER 12. "The furnace for gold; but the Lord trieth the hearts" (Prov. xvii.
3.). "The furnace for gold; but the Lord trieth the hearts" (Proverbs 17:3.) ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /september 12 the furnace for.htm

Thesaurus

Gold (429 Occurrences)
... (2.) Hebrews segor, from its compactness, or as being enclosed or treasured
up; thus precious or "fine gold" (1 Kings 6:20; 7:49). ...
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Gold-worker (6 Occurrences)
Gold-worker. Goldsmith's, Gold-worker. Gold-workers . Multi-Version
Concordance Gold-worker (6 Occurrences). Nehemiah ...
/g/gold-worker.htm - 8k

Gold-workers (2 Occurrences)
Gold-workers. Gold-worker, Gold-workers. Gold-woven . Multi-Version
Concordance Gold-workers (2 Occurrences). Nehemiah 3:31 After ...
/g/gold-workers.htm - 7k

Gold-covered (1 Occurrence)
Gold-covered. Gold, Gold-covered. Gold-embroidered . Multi-Version
Concordance Gold-covered (1 Occurrence). Hebrews 9:4 having a ...
/g/gold-covered.htm - 6k

Gold-woven (1 Occurrence)
Gold-woven. Gold-workers, Gold-woven. Golgotha . Multi-Version
Concordance Gold-woven (1 Occurrence). Psalms 45:13 All ...
/g/gold-woven.htm - 6k

Gold-embroidered (1 Occurrence)
Gold-embroidered. Gold-covered, Gold-embroidered. Golden .
Multi-Version Concordance Gold-embroidered (1 Occurrence). ...
/g/gold-embroidered.htm - 6k

Gold-plated (1 Occurrence)
Gold-plated. Golden, Gold-plated. Goldsmith . Multi-Version
Concordance Gold-plated (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 30:22 And ...
/g/gold-plated.htm - 6k

Settings (19 Occurrences)
... of a signet, you shall engrave the two stones, according to the names of the children
of Israel: you shall make them to be enclosed in settings of gold. ...
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Body-covers (25 Occurrences)
... Body-covers (25 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 8:7 And David took their gold body-covers
from the servants of Hadadezer and took them to Jerusalem. (BBE). ...
/b/body-covers.htm - 14k

Acacia-wood (27 Occurrences)
... half the height thereof. (DBY JPS). Exodus 25:13 And make staves of
acacia-wood and overlay them with gold. (DBY JPS). Exodus 25:23 ...
/a/acacia-wood.htm - 13k

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Gold (429 Occurrences)

Matthew 2:11
They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 6:24
"No man can be the bondservant of two masters; for either he will dislike one and like the other, or he will attach himself to one and think slightingly of the other. You cannot be the bondservants both of God and of gold.
(WEY)

Matthew 10:9
Don't take any gold, nor silver, nor brass in your money belts.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 23:16
"Woe to you, you blind guides, who say,'Whoever swears by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the temple, he is obligated.'
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Matthew 23:17
You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifies the gold?
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Luke 16:13
"No servant can be in bondage to two masters. For either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will cling fast to one and scorn the other. You cannot be bondservants both of God and of gold."
(WEY)

Acts 3:6
But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Acts 17:29
Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold, or silver, or stone, engraved by art and design of man.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Acts 20:33
I coveted no one's silver, or gold, or clothing.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

1 Corinthians 3:12
But if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or stubble;
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

1 Timothy 2:9
In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;
(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

2 Timothy 2:20
Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor, and some for dishonor.
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Hebrews 9:4
having a golden altar of incense, and the ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold, in which was a golden pot holding the manna, Aaron's rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant;
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James 2:2
For if a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, comes into your synagogue, and a poor man in filthy clothing also comes in;
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James 5:3
Your gold and your silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be for a testimony against you, and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up your treasure in the last days.
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1 Peter 1:7
that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ-
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1 Peter 1:18
knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers,
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1 Peter 3:3
Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing;
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Revelation 1:12
I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. Having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands.
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Revelation 1:13
And among the lampstands was one like a son of man, clothed with a robe reaching down to his feet, and with a golden sash around his chest.
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Revelation 1:20
the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lampstands. The seven stars are the angels of the seven assemblies. The seven lampstands are seven assemblies.
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Revelation 2:1
"To the angel of the assembly in Ephesus write: "He who holds the seven stars in his right hand, he who walks among the seven golden lampstands says these things:
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Revelation 3:18
I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, that you may become rich; and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.
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Revelation 4:4
Around the throne were twenty-four thrones. On the thrones were twenty-four elders sitting, dressed in white garments, with crowns of gold on their heads.
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Revelation 5:8
Now when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
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Revelation 8:3
Another angel came and stood over the altar, having a golden censer. Much incense was given to him, that he should add it to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was before the throne.
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Revelation 9:7
The shapes of the locusts were like horses prepared for war. On their heads were something like golden crowns, and their faces were like people's faces.
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Revelation 9:13
The sixth angel sounded. I heard a voice from the horns of the golden altar which is before God,
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Revelation 9:20
The rest of mankind, who were not killed with these plagues, didn't repent of the works of their hands, that they wouldn't worship demons, and the idols of gold, and of silver, and of brass, and of stone, and of wood; which can neither see, nor hear, nor walk.
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Revelation 14:14
I looked, and behold, a white cloud; and on the cloud one sitting like a son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
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Revelation 15:6
The seven angels who had the seven plagues came out, clothed with pure, bright linen, and wearing golden sashes around their breasts.
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Revelation 15:7
One of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.
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Revelation 17:4
The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of the sexual immorality of the earth.
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Revelation 18:12
merchandise of gold, silver, precious stones, pearls, fine linen, purple, silk, scarlet, all expensive wood, every vessel of ivory, every vessel made of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble;
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Revelation 18:16
saying,'Woe, woe, the great city, she who was dressed in fine linen, purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls!
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Revelation 21:15
He who spoke with me had for a measure, a golden reed, to measure the city, its gates, and its walls.
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Revelation 21:18
The construction of its wall was jasper. The city was pure gold, like pure glass.
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Revelation 21:21
The twelve gates were twelve pearls. Each one of the gates was made of one pearl. The street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass.
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Genesis 2:11
The name of the first is Pishon: this is the one which flows through the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;
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Genesis 2:12
and the gold of that land is good. There is aromatic resin and the onyx stone.
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Genesis 13:2
Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.
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Genesis 24:22
It happened, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden ring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold,
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Genesis 24:35
Yahweh has blessed my master greatly. He has become great. He has given him flocks and herds, silver and gold, male servants and female servants, and camels and donkeys.
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Genesis 24:53
The servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and clothing, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious things to her brother and her mother.
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Genesis 41:42
Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand, and put it on Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in robes of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck,
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Genesis 44:8
Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again to you out of the land of Canaan. How then should we steal silver or gold out of your lord's house?
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Exodus 3:22
But every woman shall ask of her neighbor, and of her who visits her house, jewels of silver, jewels of gold, and clothing; and you shall put them on your sons, and on your daughters. You shall plunder the Egyptians."
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Exodus 11:2
Speak now in the ears of the people, and let them ask every man of his neighbor, and every woman of her neighbor, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold."
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Exodus 12:35
The children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they asked of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and clothing.
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Exodus 20:23
You shall most certainly not make alongside of me gods of silver, or gods of gold for yourselves.
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Exodus 25:3
This is the offering which you shall take from them: gold, silver, brass,
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Exodus 25:11
You shall overlay it with pure gold. You shall overlay it inside and outside, and you shall make a gold molding around it.
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Exodus 25:12
You shall cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in its four feet. Two rings shall be on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side of it.
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Exodus 25:13
You shall make poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold.
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Exodus 25:17
You shall make a mercy seat of pure gold. Two and a half cubits shall be its length, and a cubit and a half its breadth.
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Exodus 25:18
You shall make two cherubim of hammered gold. You shall make them at the two ends of the mercy seat.
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Exodus 25:24
You shall overlay it with pure gold, and make a gold molding around it.
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Exodus 25:25
You shall make a rim of a handbreadth around it. You shall make a golden molding on its rim around it.
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Exodus 25:26
You shall make four rings of gold for it, and put the rings in the four corners that are on its four feet.
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Exodus 25:28
You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold, that the table may be carried with them.
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Exodus 25:29
You shall make its dishes, its spoons, its ladles, and its bowls to pour out offerings with. You shall make them of pure gold.
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Exodus 25:31
"You shall make a lampstand of pure gold. Of hammered work shall the lampstand be made, even its base, its shaft, its cups, its buds, and its flowers, shall be of one piece with it.
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Exodus 25:36
Their buds and their branches shall be of one piece with it, all of it one beaten work of pure gold.
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Exodus 25:38
Its snuffers and its snuff dishes shall be of pure gold.
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Exodus 25:39
It shall be made of a talent of pure gold, with all these accessories.
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Exodus 26:6
You shall make fifty clasps of gold, and couple the curtains one to another with the clasps: and the tabernacle shall be a unit.
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Exodus 26:29
You shall overlay the boards with gold, and make their rings of gold for places for the bars: and you shall overlay the bars with gold.
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Exodus 26:32
You shall hang it on four pillars of acacia overlaid with gold; their hooks shall be of gold, on four sockets of silver.
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Exodus 26:37
You shall make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold: their hooks shall be of gold: and you shall cast five sockets of brass for them.
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Exodus 28:5
They shall take the gold, and the blue, and the purple, and the scarlet, and the fine linen.
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Exodus 28:6
"They shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the skillful workman.
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Exodus 28:8
The skillfully woven band, which is on it, that is on him, shall be like its work and of the same piece; of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.
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Exodus 28:11
With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, you shall engrave the two stones, according to the names of the children of Israel: you shall make them to be enclosed in settings of gold.
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Exodus 28:13
You shall make settings of gold,
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Exodus 28:14
and two chains of pure gold; you shall make them like cords of braided work: and you shall put the braided chains on the settings.
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Exodus 28:15
"You shall make a breastplate of judgment, the work of the skillful workman; like the work of the ephod you shall make it; of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, you shall make it.
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Exodus 28:20
and the fourth row a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be enclosed in gold in their settings.
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Exodus 28:22
You shall make on the breastplate chains like cords, of braided work of pure gold.
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Exodus 28:23
You shall make on the breastplate two rings of gold, and shall put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.
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Exodus 28:24
You shall put the two braided chains of gold in the two rings at the ends of the breastplate.
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Exodus 28:25
Joining the other ends of the chains to the gold frames and putting them on the front of the ephod, at the top of the arms.
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Exodus 28:26
You shall make two rings of gold, and you shall put them on the two ends of the breastplate, on its edge, which is toward the side of the ephod inward.
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Exodus 28:27
You shall make two rings of gold, and shall put them on the two shoulder straps of the ephod underneath, in its forepart, close by its coupling, above the skillfully woven band of the ephod.
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Exodus 28:33
On its hem you shall make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, around its hem; and bells of gold between and around them:
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Exodus 28:34
a golden bell and a pomegranate, a golden bell and a pomegranate, around the hem of the robe.
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Exodus 28:36
"You shall make a plate of pure gold, and engrave on it, like the engravings of a signet,'HOLY TO YAHWEH.'
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Exodus 30:3
You shall overlay it with pure gold, its top, its sides around it, and its horns; and you shall make a gold molding around it.
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Exodus 30:4
You shall make two golden rings for it under its molding; on its two ribs, on its two sides you shall make them; and they shall be for places for poles with which to bear it.
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Exodus 30:5
You shall make the poles of acacia wood, and overlay them with gold.
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Exodus 31:4
to devise skillful works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,
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Exodus 31:8
the table and its vessels, the pure lampstand with all its vessels, the altar of incense,
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Exodus 32:2
Aaron said to them, "Take off the golden rings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them to me."
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Exodus 32:3
All the people took off the golden rings which were in their ears, and brought them to Aaron.
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Exodus 32:4
And he took the gold from them and, hammering it with an instrument, he made it into the metal image of a young ox: and they said, This is your god, O Israel, who took you out of the land of Egypt.
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Exodus 32:24
I said to them,'Whoever has any gold, let them take it off:' so they gave it to me; and I threw it into the fire, and out came this calf."
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Exodus 32:31
Moses returned to Yahweh, and said, "Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made themselves gods of gold.
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Exodus 35:5
'Take from among you an offering to Yahweh. Whoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, Yahweh's offering: gold, silver, brass,
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Exodus 35:22
They came, both men and women, as many as were willing-hearted, and brought brooches, earrings, signet rings, and armlets, all jewels of gold; even every man who offered an offering of gold to Yahweh.
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Exodus 35:32
and to make skillful works, to work in gold, in silver, in brass,
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Exodus 36:13
He made fifty clasps of gold, and coupled the curtains one to another with the clasps: so the tabernacle was a unit.
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Subtopics

Gold used in the Arts in Ornamenting the Priests' Garments

Gold used in the Arts: Apparel

Gold used in the Arts: Beaten Work

Gold used in the Arts: Bedsteads Made of

Gold used in the Arts: Crowns Made of

Gold used in the Arts: Into Ornaments

Gold used in the Arts: Made Into Wire Threads and Worked Into Embroidered Tapestry