What does the Bible say about diamond?
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The Bible presents diamonds as precious stones that can symbolize beauty, value, and, by contrast, the stubborn hardness of human sin. In Exodus 28:18 and Exodus 39:11, a diamond was set among the gems on the high priest's breastpiece, reflecting the glory, order, and covenant care of God for His people. Ezekiel 28:13 likewise uses precious stones to portray splendor, though such beauty cannot excuse pride before God. Jeremiah 17:1 compares Judah's sin to an inscription engraved with a diamond point, showing that sin is deeply rooted in the heart apart from God's renewing grace. Thus, earthly jewels point beyond themselves to God's holiness and our need for redemption.
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- One of the jewels in the breastplate Exodus 28:18; Exodus 39:11; Jeremiah 17:1; Ezekiel 28:13
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