What does the Bible say about agate?

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The Bible presents agate as a precious stone used to display beauty, value, and the glory of God’s appointed worship and promised restoration. In Exodus 28:19, agate was set in the high priest’s breastpiece, reminding Israel that their representative came before the Lord according to God’s gracious provision. Isaiah 54:12 uses precious stones, including agate, to picture the splendor and security of Zion renewed by God. Ezekiel 27:16 lists agate among the goods of international trade, showing its recognized worth in the ancient world. These references chiefly use agate as an image of preciousness, pointing beyond earthly beauty to God’s covenant faithfulness and coming glory.