The meaning of “ἴασπις”
Understanding íaspis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably of foreign origin (see יָשְׁפֵה) jasper. - "jasper", a gem
ἴασπις
probably of foreign origin (see יָשְׁפֵה) jasper. - "jasper", a gem
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Revelation 4:3 | “And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.” Word: ἴασπις (íaspis) | |
| Revelation 21:11 | “Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;” Word: ἴασπις (íaspis) | |
| Revelation 21:18 | “And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.” Word: ἴασπις (íaspis) | |
| Revelation 21:19 | “And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;” Word: ἴασπις (íaspis) |