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