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Ruby

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Ruby is a traditional translation of a Hebrew term for a valuable red precious stone or similar substance. Scripture compares wisdom and a virtuous woman with treasures of this kind.
Biblical Usage
A ruby is listed among the stones of the high priest’s breastplate. Scripture compares the value of wisdom and the worth of a virtuous woman with rubies.
Scripture References
Lamentations 4:7 Exodus 28:17 Job 28:18 Proverbs 3:15 Proverbs 8:11 Proverbs 31:10