Meaning
A stone is a naturally occurring piece of rock or a shaped piece of rock used for building, marking, weighing, grinding, or other purposes.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, stones are used for buildings, altars, monuments, boundaries, weapons, weights, and other practical purposes. Stones are also used in religious and memorial contexts.
After Israel crossed Jordan, twelve stones were taken from the river and set up as a memorial to preserve the memory of the crossing for future generations. Stones are also used figuratively in several passages, including descriptions of foundations and building.
Key References
- Genesis 28:18-22
- Exodus 17:12
- Joshua 4:1-9
- Joshua 8:30-32
- 1 Samuel 17:40-50
- 2 Samuel 18:17
- 1 Kings 5:17-18
- Psalm 118:22
- Isaiah 28:16
- Daniel 2:34-35
- Matthew 4:3
- 1 Peter 2:4-8
Related Terms
- Rock
- Altar
- Memorial
- Foundation
- Cornerstone
- Building
- Jordan
- Gilgal