.. and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
– Revelation 4:3
“Smaragdos” is Greek for “emerald.” It is thought to mean “live coal,” so says one Bible Dictionary anyway.
That’s parallel with the Hebrew definition as well, “glowing”.
In Scripture it seems to be the emblem of things “eternal,” things “everlasting,” things “not dead” and “never going to die!” Things very much “alive!”
God is encircled in Glory right now with an emerald-green hue! A bow, a rainbow, that lacks the seven colors of the spectrum, and only radiates green – like leaves in summer.
God on the Throne … eternal!
The Life He gives us … eternal!
Grace and Mercy … eternal!
Think about these things!
Ponder them!
– Dr. Mike Bagwell (edited)
Today emeralds have been assigned all kinds of meanings. Below is a list of some of the things an emerald can represent:
Emeralds traditionally represent true love and are said to change color when the loved one is being unfaithful
Emeralds were also thought to change color to alert the wearer of impending danger. Ever wonder if your emerald has tried to tell you something?
Besides love, emeralds are a symbol of loyalty, devotion, adoration and friendship
Emeralds were also regarded as supernatural and gave the wearer the ability to see into the future if the emerald was worn on the left side of the body or touched to the tongue.
Emeralds also serve as protective talismans and guard against enchantments and spells.
The Greeks also believed that apart from giving the owner eloquence, an emerald also made the wearer more intelligent and honest.
Because of their green color, emeralds are associated with rebirth and spring and are said to boost creativity.
They also open the door to new possibilities.
https://www.zivajewels.com/blog/2011/01/the-history-and-meaning-of-emeralds/ (edited)
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