Precious Metals
Gold, silver, and precious stones as symbols of God's glory, refinement, and eternal value.
A study on the biblical significance of gold, silver, bronze, precious stones and gems — as materials of worship, symbols of refinement, and images of divine glory.
All Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Summary by Book
Genesis
2The name of the first is Pishon; it is the one which skirts the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold.
Exodus
1Job
3But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.
Psalms
3The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Proverbs
4For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, and her gain than fine gold.
Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the hearts.
Isaiah
1Daniel
1Zechariah
1Malachi
1Matthew
11 Corinthians
11 Peter
2that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Revelation
2The construction of its wall was of jasper; and the city was pure gold, like clear glass.
Thematic Index
Refinement Through Fire
Gold and Silver in Worship
God's Word More Precious Than Gold
Wisdom Above Precious Metals
Metals in Creation and Eden
Precious Metals in Eternity
Redeemed Not by Silver or Gold
All Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.