(yellow). Known early to Hebrews (Gen. 2:11); used for ornaments (Gen. 24:22); money, temple furniture and utensils (Ex. 36:34-38; 1 Kings 7:48-50); emblem of purity and nobility (Job 23:10; Lam. 4:1). Obtained chiefly from Ophir (Job 28:16; Parvaim (2 Chron. 3:6); Sheba and Raamah (Ezek. 27:22).