Gold
Gold—the first element mentioned in the Bible. Gen. 2:11
Gold—in 42 of its 66 books. Being the most costly metal, it is regarded as symbolical of what pertains to God, as signifying His perfect righteousness and justice.
| Good. | Gen. 2:11, 12 | ||
| Best. | 1 Kings 10:18 | Solomon’s great throne. | |
| Choice. | Prov. 8:10 | Knowledge rather than choice gold. | |
| Perfect. | 2 Chron. 4:21 | Candlestick, lamps. | |
| Fine. | 2 Chron. 3:8; | Ps. 19:10; Isa. 13:12; Pr. 8:19 | |
| Most fine. | S. of S. 5:11 | His Head. | |
| Refined. | 1 Chron. 28:18 | Altar of Incense. | |
| Beaten. | Ex. 25:31 | Candlestick. (Tabernacle) | |
| Wrought. | Ps. 45:13 | Israel’s king’s daughters. (His work) | |
| Tried. | Zech. 13:9; | Rev. 3:18 | |
| Pure. | Ex. 25:10–39; | 30:3; Ps. 21:3; Rev. 21:18, 21 City, street. | |
| But ... | |||
| Dim Gold. | Lam. 4:1 | Most Fine Gold changed! |
NORMAN BERRY.
