What does the Bible say about marble?
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The Bible presents marble as a valuable material that displays earthly beauty, royal splendor, and the resources God provides, while never making it an object of worship. David gathered marble and other costly materials for the temple, directing Israel’s wealth toward the honor of the Lord in 1 Chronicles 29:2. Esther 1:6 describes marble columns in the grandeur of Ahasuerus’s palace, and Song of Solomon 5:15 uses marble imagery to portray strength and beauty. Revelation 18:12 includes marble among Babylon’s luxury goods, warning that riches and worldly magnificence will perish under God’s judgment. Christians may receive beauty gratefully, yet must treasure God above all created splendor.
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- In the temple 1 Chronicles 29:2
- Pillars of Esther 1:6; Song of Solomon 5:15
- Merchandise of Revelation 18:12
- Mosaics of Esther 1:6
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