Revelation 21:21
"the fifth sardonyx, the sixth sardius, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst."
Key Reflection
Revelation 21:21 describes the twelve gates of the New Jerusalem, each one adorned with a precious gemstone, symbolizing the city's splendor and divine craftsmanship. The sequence of these gems—sardonyx, sardius, chrysolite, beryl, topaz, chrysoprase, jacinth, and amethyst—echoes ancient traditions that associated specific stones with spiritual or moral virtues, reflecting a profound harmony between material beauty and divine perfection in the heavenly city.
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