Chrysoprasus
χρυσόπρασος/KRIS-oh-pray-sus/
“(chrysoprasos), from (gold) and (leek).”
Summary
A precious stone of greenish-golden or apple-green color, forming the tenth foundation of the heavenly Jerusalem.
☩Description
Chrysoprasus is named from Greek words meaning 'golden leek,' describing its greenish-golden color resembling leek juice with golden spots. The ancient stone was a translucent Indian gem, possibly a species of beryl. The modern chrysoprase is an apple-green variety of chalcedony or agate, colored by oxide of nickel.
Key verses:Revelation 21:20
☩Symbolic Significance
As the tenth foundation stone of the New Jerusalem, chrysoprasus contributes to the description of the glorious city whose foundations are adorned with all manner of precious stones. The ancients believed it possessed healing properties for eye diseases.
Key verses:Revelation 21:19-20
Related Verses1 mention
Revelation· 1 verse
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Chrysoprasus," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. II (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Chrysoprasus," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 3.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Chrysoprasus," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).