The bible, old and new testaments mention various crystals for different applications, and as early as Exodus, we read about the High Priests special clothes, one of which held 12 stones that represented the 12 tribes of the Children of Israel.
Stones have been a focal point for mankind well before the bible, and are endowed with mystical properties due to their colors, brilliance, and rarity. In this article I will present to you 18 of the crystals mentioned in the bible, and what mystical powers are attributed to them, as handed down through the ages.
- Sapphire
The blue sapphire is a very rare gemstone and is attributed to the throat chakra. This stone symbolizes power and gives its bearer courage. It is also known as the stone of truth.
There are a few sources of sapphire mentioned in the Bible, specifically the old testament, one of those sources is Lamentations 4:7 “Her princes were purer than snow, whiter than milk; their bodies were ruddier than coral, the beauty of their form was like sapphire.”
- Ruby
This red gemstone is the heart chakra, and its deep red color has enticed the belief in its power over love. This stone is related to the heart, and it is considered to be good for fertility and seekers of love.
One of the sources is Proverbs 8:11 “For wisdom is better than rubies, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.”
- Topaz
Topaz comes in many colors and is considered to be a universal stone that activates many chakras. This crystal is considered to be a higher power crystal, and it has some famous ancient counterparts, as we read in the following book.
Job 28:19” The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.”
- Carnelian
The carnelian is associated with the root chakra and is linked to life force energy. This crystal is considered to give its wearer or bearer control and balance.
This is one of the high priest’s breastplate stones, as mentioned in Exodus 28:17 “Place a setting of gemstones on it, four rows of stones: The first stone of the first row should be a carnelian.”
- Chrysolite
This lesser-known stone is similar to Sapphire and is associated with Luck. This stone is also considered to be a wisdom stone that helps you gain courage. It was mentioned in Song of Solomon 5:14 “His hands gold rings, set with the chrysolite; His belly is bright ivory, overlaid with sapphires. “
- Beryl
This stone is associated with love, in fact, it is considered to be the ultimate love stone and is best used for people going through troubled times. Beryl has been used in many applications of man through time, and in the bible, it is mentioned in Exodus 39:6 “Then they made the beryl stones, fixed in twisted frames of gold and cut like the cutting of a stamp, with the names of the children of Israel.”
- Sardonyx
Sardonyx is considered to be one of the most protective stones and is associated with the moon. It works together with the earth, and the root chakra’s empowering them both. Sardonyx is a blend of onyx, chalcedony, and carnelian. This stone is mentioned in Revelations 21:20 “As for the foundation-stones of the city wall, the fifth is sardonyx.”
- Chalcedony
Chalcedony is another gem that is both abundant and in many colors. This stone activates the sacral and solar plexus chakras. It is also considered responsible for empowering the bodies kundalini energy. This is why Chalcedony is thought to be a healing crystal. It is mentioned in Revelations 21:19 “As for the foundation-stones of the city wall, the third is chalcedony.”
- Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase is another heart chakra stone used for balancing emotions and helping you find inner peace. This stone is mentioned in Revelations 21:21 “As for the foundation-stones of the city wall, the tenth is chrysoprase.”
- Jacinth
Jacinth is considered to be one of the foundation stones of the city of Jerusalem and is a key reiki healing stone. Jacinth activates ethereal chakras and the crown chakra which is used for people seeking enlightenment. It is mentioned in Revelation 21:21 “As for the foundation-stones of the city wall, the eleventh is jacinth.”
- Amethyst
Amethyst is perhaps one of the most powerful crystals mentioned in the Bible and is considered sacred worldwide. This amazing purple stone is mentioned a number of times in the Bible and is considered to be on of the stones that are found in the walls of heaven. This stone has been used for healing, even ground into a powder and used to detox people in ancient medicine practice.
Amethyst is also a favorite for ecclesial priests of the Catholic Church, specifically Bishops and higher, which are the only priests allowed to adorn a ring. While there are many more expensive and rare stones, Amethyst has a predominant place in Bishops rings and is found in use for over a thousand years as a ring stone for Bishops and Cardinals. Here are some examples of Amethyst bishop rings available to the priests nowadays.
This is just one place the stone is mentioned, Revelation 21:21 “As for the foundation-stones of the city wall, the twelfth is amethyst.”
- Jasper
Jasper is a cleansing stone used to remove negative energy and to realign your chakras. This stone is believed to have physical powers that keep your health intact.
Jasper is mentioned Revelation 4:3 “And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.”
- Lapis Lazuli
This is one of the most controversial stones in history; its beauty is defined by the brilliance of the blue and gold that combine to create a mesmerizing pattern of beauty. Lapis activates the throat chakras and opens your third eye energy. Lapis Lazuli is mentioned in Ezekiel 1:26 “Now above the expanse that was over their heads, there was something resembling a throne, like lapis lazuli in appearance; and on that which resembled a throne, high up, was a figure with the appearance of a man.”
- Onyx
Onyx is considered a protective stone as it allows your energy to flow unhindered in your chakra centers. Its importance is made obvious when reading what it was used for in the Bible, and is mentioned in Exodus 28:9 “And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel.”
- Emerald
This amazing and very rare green stone is a higher heart chakra stone. This stone is considered to Remove the feelings of guilt, vengeance, and hatred from the heart. Emerald is mentioned in Revelation 21:19 “The foundation stones of the city wall were adorned with every kind of precious stone with the fourth as Emerald.”
- Corals
Coral is considered a living stone; it is after all the dead bodies of living sea creatures. Corals come in various colors, with red being the predominant one associated with biblical corals. These stones activate the heart chakra energies as well as creating balancing base chakra energies. Corals are also mentioned in Lamentations 4:7 “Her consecrated ones were purer than snow, They were whiter than milk; They were more ruddy in body than corals.”
- Pearls
Pearls are a sedative crystal that activates the third eye chakra. Pearls are thought to help you see visions from your past and future and used in dream recall practices. Pearls are a popular stone in the Bible, and are mentioned as far back as Gen 2:2 “The gold of that land is pure; pearls and lapis lazuli are also there.”
- Agate
Agate, we used to dispel evil spirits and bad energies from your spiritual self. It is considered an ethereal world empowerment stone Agate is used to boost all other chakra stones. Agate is mentioned in Isaiah 54:12 “And have made of agate thy pinnacles, And thy gates of carbuncle stones, And all thy border of stones of delight.”
