Bible Dictionary

Gold

A precious yellow metal valued for its beauty and durability.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

207 of 516

Letter

G

Meaning

A precious yellow metal valued for its beauty and durability.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:11-12
  • Exodus 25:10-11
  • 1 Kings 6:20-22
  • Job 23:10
  • Proverbs 3:14
  • Matthew 2:11
  • 1 Peter 1:7
  • Revelation 21:18-21

Original Language

Hebrew

זָהָב

zahab

gold

Greek

χρυσός

chrysos

gold

Meaning

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


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, gold is used for money, jewelry, furnishings, the tabernacle, the temple, and various articles.

It is also mentioned in figurative and prophetic passages.


Key References

  • Genesis 2:11-12
  • Exodus 25:10-11
  • 1 Kings 6:20-22
  • Job 23:10
  • Proverbs 3:14
  • Matthew 2:11
  • 1 Peter 1:7
  • Revelation 21:18-21

  • Silver
  • Treasure
  • Temple
  • Riches
  • Frankincense

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 2:11-12
  • Exodus 25:10-11
  • 1 Kings 6:20-22
  • Job 23:10
  • Proverbs 3:14
  • Matthew 2:11
  • 1 Peter 1:7
  • Revelation 21:18-21

Related Terms

Study Topics

gold temple worship riches