Chain Study Through the Bible

Stones

Trace the theme of Stones chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to Revelation.

92

Verses

29

Books

20

Old Testament

9

New Testament

42

Sub-topics

The Chain of Stones Through Scripture

Old Testament20 books

Genesis

Old Testament3 references
Genesis 28:18-22-- Memorial pillars of
Genesis 31:45-52-- Memorial pillars of
Genesis 49:24-- FIGURATIVE
Memorial pillars ofFIGURATIVE

Exodus

Old Testament7 references
Exodus 24:12-- Commandments engraved upon
Exodus 28:9-21-- In the breastplate and ephod
Exodus 31:18-- Commandments engraved upon
Exodus 34:1-4-- Commandments engraved upon
Exodus 34:1-- Hewn (cut)

+ 2 more references

Commandments engraved uponIn the breastplate and ephodHewn (cut)Voluntary offerings of, by the Israelites for the breastplate and ephod

Leviticus

Old Testament1 reference
Leviticus 19:36-- For weighing (margin)

Deuteronomy

Old Testament8 references
Deuteronomy 4:13-- Commandments engraved upon
Deuteronomy 4:28-- Idols made of
Deuteronomy 5:22-- Commandments engraved upon
Deuteronomy 9:9-11-- Commandments engraved upon
Deuteronomy 10:1-3-- Commandments engraved upon

+ 3 more references

Commandments engraved uponIdols made ofHewn (cut)

Joshua

Old Testament4 references
Joshua 4:2-9,20-24-- Memorial pillars of
Joshua 8:32-- The law of Moses written upon
Joshua 8:31-- In building altars
Joshua 24:25-- Memorial pillars of
Memorial pillars ofThe law of Moses written uponIn building altars

Judges

Old Testament1 reference
Judges 20:16-- Skill in throwing

1 Samuel

Old Testament3 references
1 Samuel 6:18-- Great, as landmarks (Some Hebrew mss. have "Abel")
1 Samuel 7:12-- Memorial pillars of
1 Samuel 20:19-- Ezel
Great, as landmarks (Some Hebrew mss. have "Abel")Memorial pillars ofEzel

2 Samuel

Old Testament1 reference
2 Samuel 12:30-- In the crowns of kings

1 Kings

Old Testament13 references
1 Kings 1:9-- Zoheleth
1 Kings 5:17,18-- Temple built
1 Kings 5:17-- Hewn (cut)
1 Kings 5:18-- Hewers (stone-cutters)
1 Kings 5:17,18-- Great, in Solomon' s temple

+ 8 more references

ZohelethTemple builtHewn (cut)Hewers (stone-cutters)+5 more

2 Kings

Old Testament5 references
2 Kings 3:19,25-- Thrown upon accursed ground
2 Kings 12:12-- Hewn (cut)
2 Kings 12:12-- Hewers (stone-cutters)
2 Kings 19:18-- Idols made of
2 Kings 22:6-- Hewn (cut)
Thrown upon accursed groundHewn (cut)Hewers (stone-cutters)Idols made of

1 Chronicles

Old Testament4 references
1 Chronicles 12:2-- Skill in throwing
1 Chronicles 20:2-- In the crowns of kings
1 Chronicles 22:2-- Hewn (cut)
1 Chronicles 22:15-- Hewers (stone-cutters)
Skill in throwingIn the crowns of kingsHewn (cut)Hewers (stone-cutters)

2 Chronicles

Old Testament2 references
2 Chronicles 9:9,10-- Exported from Sheba
2 Chronicles 34:11-- Hewn (cut)
Exported from ShebaHewn (cut)

Nehemiah

Old Testament1 reference
Nehemiah 4:3-- City walls built of

Psalms

Old Testament1 reference
Psalms 118:22-- Of Christ' s rejection, the rejected Conerstone

Isaiah

Old Testament6 references
Isaiah 8:14-- Of temptation, "Stone of Stumbling,"
Isaiah 9:10-- Houses built of
Isaiah 28:16-- Of Christ, "a Tested Stone," "a Precious Stone," "a Sure Foundation,"
Isaiah 28:16-- The True Foundation
Isaiah 37:19-- Idols made of

+ 1 more reference

Of temptation, "Stone of Stumbling,"Houses built ofOf Christ, "a Tested Stone," "a Precious Stone," "a Sure Foundation,"The True Foundation+2 more

Lamentations

Old Testament1 reference
Lamentations 3:9-- Hewn (cut)

Ezekiel

Old Testament4 references
Ezekiel 20:32-- Idols made of
Ezekiel 27:22-- Exported from Sheba
Ezekiel 28:13-- Partial catalogue of
Ezekiel 36:26-- Of the impenitent heart
Idols made ofExported from ShebaPartial catalogue ofOf the impenitent heart

Daniel

Old Testament1 reference
Daniel 2:34,45-- Of the kingdom of Christ

Amos

Old Testament1 reference
Amos 5:11-- Houses built of

Zechariah

Old Testament1 reference
Zechariah 3:9-- FIGURATIVE
400 Years of Silence
New Testament9 books

Matthew

New Testament5 references
Matthew 16:18-- The True Foundation
Matthew 21:42-44-- Of Christ' s rejection, the rejected Conerstone
Matthew 24:2-- Temple built
Matthew 27:60-- For closing graves
Matthew 27:60-- Tombs hewn in
The True FoundationOf Christ' s rejection, the rejected ConerstoneTemple builtFor closing graves+1 more

Mark

New Testament6 references
Mark 12:10-- Of Christ' s rejection, the rejected Conerstone
Mark 13:1-- Magnificent, in Herod the Great' s temple
Mark 15:46-- For closing graves
Mark 15:46-- Tombs hewn in
Mark 16:3-- For closing graves

+ 1 more reference

Of Christ' s rejection, the rejected ConerstoneMagnificent, in Herod the Great' s templeFor closing gravesTombs hewn in

Luke

New Testament3 references
Luke 19:44-- Temple built
Luke 20:17,18-- Of Christ' s rejection, the rejected Conerstone
Luke 21:5,6-- Temple built
Temple builtOf Christ' s rejection, the rejected Conerstone

Acts

New Testament1 reference
Acts 4:11-- Of Christ' s rejection, the rejected Conerstone

Romans

New Testament1 reference
Romans 9:33-- Of temptation, "Stone of Stumbling,"

1 Corinthians

New Testament2 references
1 Corinthians 3:11-- The True Foundation
1 Corinthians 10:4-- Of Christ, the Water of Life
The True FoundationOf Christ, the Water of Life

Ephesians

New Testament1 reference
Ephesians 2:20-- The True Foundation

1 Peter

New Testament2 references
1 Peter 2:8-- Of temptation, "Stone of Stumbling,"
1 Peter 2:4-- Of Christ' s rejection, the rejected Conerstone
Of temptation, "Stone of Stumbling,"Of Christ' s rejection, the rejected Conerstone

Revelation

New Testament3 references
Revelation 2:17-- Of the witness of the Spirit, the white stone
Revelation 21:14-- The True Foundation
Revelation 21:19,20-- Seen in the foundation of the New Jerusalem in John' s apocalyptic vision
Of the witness of the Spirit, the white stoneThe True FoundationSeen in the foundation of the New Jerusalem in John' s apocalyptic vision

What This Chain Teaches

  • 1

    This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Revelation, spanning the full scope of Scripture.

  • 2

    The chain bridges both testaments with 20 Old Testament and 9 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.

  • 3

    Stones is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.

  • 4

    With 42 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Stones in biblical theology.

Sub-Topics in This Chain

42 aspects of Stones found in Scripture

Commandments engraved upon(7 verses)
The law of Moses written upon(1 verse)
Houses built of(2 verses)
Temple built(5 verses)
Prepared in the quarries(1 verse)
Hewn (cut)(10 verses)
Sawed(1 verse)
Hewers (stone-cutters)(3 verses)
City walls built of(1 verse)
Memorial pillars of(5 verses)
Great, as landmarks (Some Hebrew mss. have "Abel")(1 verse)
Ezel(1 verse)
Zoheleth(1 verse)
Thrown upon accursed ground(1 verse)
Used(0 verses)
In building altars(1 verse)
For weighing (margin)(1 verse)
For closing graves(3 verses)
Tombs hewn in(3 verses)
Idols made of(6 verses)

... and 22 more sub-topics

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