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Ruby

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: R By: James P. Boyd

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(red). A ruddy, valuable gem; but the original word is thought to mean coral or pearl (Job 28:18¹⁸No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies. (Job 28:18); Prov. 3:15¹⁵She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. (Proverbs 3:15)).

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