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(Heb. yashpheh, "glittering"), a gem of various colours, one of the twelve inserted in the high priest's breast-plate (Exodus 28:20 ). It is named in the building of the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:18,19 ). It was "most precious," "clear as crystal" (21:11). It was emblematic of the glory of God (4:3).

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Jasper'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​j/jasper.html. 1897.
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