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It is comparatively certain that pearl was known among the Israelites, at least after the time of Solomon, as it was among the Phoenicians. The exact etymology of pənīnīm is uncertain. Pearl is a concretion consisting chiefly of lime carbonate found in several bivalve molluscs, but especially in Avicula margaritifera. Generally, it has a ...
It is inspired by the description of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:21: "The twelve gates were twelve pearls, each gate made of a single pearl." [ 1 ] The image of the gates in popular culture is a set of large gold, white, or wrought-iron gates in the clouds, guarded by Saint Peter (the keeper of the " keys to the kingdom ").
The pearl was greater than an inch in diameter, of the purest white and emitted light like moonglow. In the dark it could illuminate an entire room. For these reasons it was known as "Duke Sui's Pearl" [隋侯珠] or the "Spirit Snake's Pearl" [靈蛇珠], or, again, the "Moonlight Pearl" [明月珠]. (tr. DeWoskin and Crump 1996: 239).
Symbolism Images Pearl (寳珠, bǎozhū), or flaming pearl [note 6] Wealth and success. [15]: 123 The pearl regularly appears on textiles and rank badge. [15]: 123 By the mid-Qing dynasty, the pearl evolved into the flaming pearl, [15]: 123 which represents the sun, wisdom, power, and an imperial treasure. [16]: 132
3. White Bead of Baptism You have invited me. In Your hands I commend my life. Silence. 4. Sandy Desert Bead Keep me holy and I will be holy kept. Heal me and I will be healed. Draw me near Yourself, and my heart will have peace. Jesus Christ, give me mercy. Silence. 5. Blue Carefree Bead I give away my load of worries. I receive Your peace ...
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Agate (/ ˈ æ ɡ ɪ t / AG-it) is a variety of chalcedony, [1] which comes in a wide variety of colors. Agates are primarily formed within volcanic and metamorphic rocks.The ornamental use of agate was common in ancient Greece, in assorted jewelry and in the seal stones of Greek warriors, [2] while bead necklaces with pierced and polished agate date back to the 3rd millennium BCE in the Indus ...
Auburn tightened its white-knuckle grip on No. 1 in every advanced metric on Saturday with a 91-53 demolition of Ohio State. All 16 SEC teams appear in the top 68 in Ken Pomeroy’s adjusted ...