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Jasper
Description: red with other bands of color; picture jasper resembles landscapes, flowers, etc.
In the temple: altar of sacrifice
Representation: Jesus' death on the cross; Ten Commandments (jasper set), the earth (red) and Heaven (crystal)
Strong's Concordance
Greek Definition:
iaspis (2393): “jasper”, a gem:—jasper.
Hebrew Definition:
yashepheh (3471): from an unused root meaning to polish; a gem supposed to be jasper (from the resemblance in name):—jasper.
References: a stone in the breastplate, New Jerusalem foundation, jasper wall, and New Jerusalem’s light
Feast: Passover & Unleavened Bread
Greek Definition:
iaspis (2393): “jasper”, a gem:—jasper.
Hebrew Definition:
yashepheh (3471): from an unused root meaning to polish; a gem supposed to be jasper (from the resemblance in name):—jasper.
References: a stone in the breastplate, New Jerusalem foundation, jasper wall, and New Jerusalem’s light
Feast: Passover & Unleavened Bread
Click on the file below to see a diagram of the New Jerusalem foundations.
| foundationdia.pdf |
Red Sard:
The red sard represents the earth, as well as the altar of sacrifice, and even judgment.
Crystal:
The crystal part of the stone represents Heaven, as well as the altar of incense. It could even represent the catching away of the church!
The red sard represents the earth, as well as the altar of sacrifice, and even judgment.
Crystal:
The crystal part of the stone represents Heaven, as well as the altar of incense. It could even represent the catching away of the church!