Bible Dictionary
Gold
a precious yellow metal valued for beauty, durability, and rarity
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.
Related Topics
- Temple
- Candlestick
- Altar