Bible Dictionary

Gold

a precious yellow metal valued for beauty, durability, and rarity

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

48 of 116

Letter

G

Meaning

a precious yellow metal valued for beauty, durability, and rarity

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:11
  • Exodus 25
  • 1 Kings 6
  • Zechariah 4
  • Revelation 21

Also Called

golden

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Basic Meaning

Gold is a precious yellow metal valued for its beauty, durability, and rarity.

It has been used throughout history for jewelry, currency, decoration, and craftsmanship.


Biblical Usage

Gold appears throughout Scripture in historical accounts, the tabernacle, the temple, prophetic visions, and Revelation.

References to gold occur in both the Old and New Testaments.


  • Temple
  • Candlestick
  • Altar

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:11
  • Exodus 25
  • 1 Kings 6
  • Zechariah 4
  • Revelation 21

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