Meaning of “crystal”

1. Crystal — (Ezek. 1:22, with the epithet "terrible," as dazzling the spectators with its brightness). The word occurs in Rev. 4:6; 21:11; 22:1. It is a stone of the flint order, the most refined kind of quartz. The Greek word here used means also literally "ice." The ancients regarded the crystal as only pure water congealed into extreme hardness by great length of time.

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Bible Search for “crystal”

1. Job Chapter 28 Verse 17 — The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.

2. Ezekiel Chapter 1 Verse 22 — And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature was as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above.

3. Revelation Chapter 4 Verse 6 — And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.

4. Revelation Chapter 21 Verse 11 — Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

5. Revelation Chapter 22 Verse 1 — And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.

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