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Gold: Symbol of Wealth and Devotion in Biblical Context

Discover the significance of gold throughout the Bible, from its presence in the lands of Havilah and Ophir to its association with wealthy figures like Abram, Isaac, and Solomon. Explore the value of gold today and its various uses in religious contexts, such as the Tabernacle and Temple. Learn about Jesus' interactions involving gold, from gifts at his birth to teachings about wealth and devotion. Uncover the sacred connections between gold and God in biblical narratives and the future promises of gold in the New Jerusalem.

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Gold: Symbol of Wealth and Devotion in Biblical Context

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  1. THE OF A WEIGHT GOLD WORD

  2. GOLD 1st geographic place in Genesis gold is found Havilah – Gen 2:11-12 Ophir – 1 Kings 9:28; 10:11 Arabia – 2 Chron 9:14

  3. WEALTHY MEN Abram & Isaac – Gen 13:2; 24:22,35,53 Solomon – 1 Kings 10:14,16,17 Today’s value = $1,829 per oz Small Shields - $110,618 each $33,185,376 total Large Shields - $438,960 each $87,792,000 total

  4. WEALTHY MEN Solomon’s annual gold income $1,461,736,800 Nebechadnezzar – Daniel 3:1 Size of statue in feet – 90’ x 9’ x 9’ $234,522,282,889

  5. GOLD AND GOD No gold to God images – Ex 20:23 Tabernacle – Ex 25 High Priest clothing – Ex 28 Ephod of Gideon – Judges 8:24,26 Temple – 1 Kings 6; 7:48-51; 2 Chron 3:8 $1,316,880,000

  6. JESUS AND GOLD Gifts at birth – Matt 2:11 Charge to apostles – Matt 10:9-14 Oaths to the temple – Matt 23:16-17 Peter and lame man – Acts 3:6 New Jerusalem – Rev 21:10-21

  7. THE OF A WEIGHT ??? WORD

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