Topic
Silver
142 passages cited, from 5 classic reference works.
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The verses
The passages the works cite, those cited by more of them first.
- Genesis 13:2Easton · ISBE · Nave · Torrey Used for money
And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
- Jeremiah 6:30Smith · ISBE · Nave · Torrey Refining of
Reprobate silver shall men call them, because the LORD hath rejected them.
- Acts 19:24Smith · ISBE · Nave · Torrey Shrines
For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;
- Genesis 23:15Easton · ISBE · Torrey Used as money from the earliest times
My lord, hearken unto me: the land is worth four hundred shekels of silver; what is that betwixt me and thee? bury therefore thy dead.
- Genesis 44:2ISBE · Nave · Torrey Cups made of
And put my cup, the silver cup, in the sack’s mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the word that Joseph had spoken.
- Exodus 20:23Smith · ISBE · Nave Idols
Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.
- Exodus 26:19Easton · Nave · Torrey For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
And thou shalt make forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for his two tenons, and two sockets under another board for his two tenons.
- Exodus 27:17Easton · Nave · Torrey For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
All the pillars round about the court shall be filleted with silver; their hooks shall be of silver, and their sockets of brass.
- Numbers 7:13Easton · Nave · Torrey For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
And his offering was one silver charger, the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:
- 1 Kings 10:27ISBE · Nave · Torrey Abundance of
And the king made silver to be in Jerusalem as stones, and cedars made he to be as the sycomore trees that are in the vale, for abundance.
- Proverbs 8:19Smith · ISBE · Torrey PURIFIED, CALLED — Choice silver
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
- Ezekiel 27:12Smith · Nave · Torrey From Tarshish
Tarshish was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of all kind of riches; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they traded in thy fairs.
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- Daniel 2:32 ISBE · Nave · Torrey SYMBOLICAL
- Genesis 20:16 ISBE · Nave Used for money
- Genesis 23:16 Easton · Torrey Used as money from the earliest times
- Genesis 24:53 Smith · ISBE
- Genesis 37:28 ISBE · Torrey Used as money from the earliest times
- Exodus 3:22 ISBE · Torrey MADE INTO — Ornaments for the person
- Exodus 35:24 Nave · Torrey For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Exodus 36:24 Nave · Torrey For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 7:19 Easton · Nave For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 7:85 Nave · Torrey For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 10:2 Easton · Nave Trumpets
- Joshua 6:19 ISBE · Torrey Taken in war often consecrated to God
- 2 Samuel 8:10 Nave · Torrey Vessels of
- 1 Kings 10:25 Nave · Torrey Vessels of
- 1 Chronicles 28:14 Nave · Torrey Of the temple
- 2 Chronicles 9:14 Smith · ISBE
- 2 Chronicles 9:21 Smith · Torrey Very abundant in the reign of Solomon
- Ezra 6:5 Nave · Torrey Of the temple
- Psalms 12:6 ISBE · Torrey ILLUSTRATIVE — Of the words of the Lord
- Psalms 66:10 ISBE · Torrey ILLUSTRATIVE — Of saints purified by affliction
- Proverbs 3:14 ISBE · Torrey Wisdom to be esteemed more than
- Proverbs 10:20 ISBE · Torrey ILLUSTRATIVE — Of the tongue of the just
- Proverbs 16:16 ISBE · Torrey Wisdom to be esteemed more than
- Proverbs 17:3 Nave · Torrey Refining of
- Proverbs 25:4 Nave · Torrey Refining of
- Proverbs 25:11 ISBE · Nave Baskets (R. V.), or filigree (margin, R. V.)
- Ecclesiastes 12:6 Nave · Torrey Cords
- Isaiah 1:22 ISBE · Torrey ILLUSTRATIVE — Of good rulers
- Isaiah 30:22 Nave · Torrey Idols
- Isaiah 40:19 Nave · Torrey Chains
- Isaiah 60:17 ISBE · Torrey Comparative value of
- Jeremiah 10:9 Smith · Torrey DESCRIBED AS — Malleable
- Daniel 2:39 ISBE · Torrey ILLUSTRATIVE — Of the Medo-Persian kingdom
- Hosea 13:2 Smith · Nave Idols
- Zechariah 13:9 Nave · Torrey Refining of
- Genesis 17:12 Nave Used for money
- Genesis 23:13–16 Nave Used for money
- Genesis 24:35 Torrey The patriarchs rich in
- Exodus 11:2 ISBE
- Exodus 12:35 ISBE
- Exodus 25:3 Torrey Given by the Israelite for making the tabernacle
- Exodus 26:1–37 ISBE
- Exodus 26:25 Torrey MADE INTO — Sockets for the boards of the tabernacle
- Exodus 26:32 Torrey MADE INTO — Sockets for the boards of the tabernacle
- Exodus 36:26 Torrey MADE INTO — Sockets for the boards of the tabernacle
- Exodus 36:30 Torrey MADE INTO — Sockets for the boards of the tabernacle
- Exodus 36:36 Torrey MADE INTO — Sockets for the boards of the tabernacle
- Exodus 38:19 Torrey MADE INTO — Ornaments and hooks for the pillars of the tabernacle
- Exodus 38:25 Nave For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 7:25 Nave For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 7:31 Nave For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 7:37 Nave For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 7:43 Nave For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 7:49 Nave For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 7:55 Nave For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 7:61 Nave For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 7:67 Nave For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 7:73 Nave For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 7:79 Nave For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle
- Numbers 7:84 Torrey MADE INTO — Dishes
- Numbers 31:22 Torrey Taken in war purified by fire
- Numbers 31:23 Torrey Taken in war purified by fire
- 2 Samuel 8:11 Torrey Taken in war often consecrated to God
- 1 Kings 10:21 Torrey Very abundant in the reign of Solomon
- 1 Kings 10:22 Torrey Very abundant in the reign of Solomon
- 1 Kings 15:15 Torrey Taken in war often consecrated to God
- 1 Kings 15:19 ISBE
- 1 Kings 16:24 Torrey Used as money from the earliest times
- 2 Kings 5:5 Torrey Often given as presents
- 2 Kings 5:23 Torrey Often given as presents
- 2 Kings 12:13 Nave Vessels of
- 1 Chronicles 18:10 Nave Vessels of
- 1 Chronicles 22:14 Nave Abundance of
- 1 Chronicles 28:15 Torrey MADE INTO — Candlesticks
- 1 Chronicles 28:16 Torrey MADE INTO — Tables
- 1 Chronicles 29:2–5 Nave Of the temple
- 1 Chronicles 29:2–7 Nave Abundance of
- 1 Chronicles 29:2 Torrey Given by David and his subjects for making the temple
- 1 Chronicles 29:4 Torrey PURIFIED, CALLED — Refined silver
- 1 Chronicles 29:6–9 Torrey Given by David and his subjects for making the temple
- 2 Chronicles 1:15 Nave Abundance of
- 2 Chronicles 2:1–18 ISBE
- 2 Chronicles 2:14 Nave Workers in
- 2 Chronicles 9:20 Torrey Very abundant in the reign of Solomon
- 2 Chronicles 9:27 Torrey Very abundant in the reign of Solomon
- 2 Chronicles 17:11 Torrey Tribute often paid in
- 2 Chronicles 24:14 Nave Vessels of
- Ezra 1:6 Nave Vessels of
- Ezra 5:14 Nave Of the temple
- Ezra 8:26 Nave Of the temple
- Nehemiah 5:15 Torrey Tribute often paid in
- Esther 1:6 Torrey MADE INTO — Beds or couches
- Job 3:15 ISBE
- Job 22:25 ISBE
- Job 27:16 ISBE
- Job 28:1 Torrey Veins of, found in the earth
- Job 28:15 Torrey Wisdom to be esteemed more than
- Psalms 68:13 Torrey DESCRIBED AS — White and shining
- Psalms 68:14 Torrey DESCRIBED AS — White and shining
- Psalms 115:4 Torrey MADE INTO — Idols
- Proverbs 2:4 Torrey ILLUSTRATIVE — (Labour of seeking for,) of diligence required for attaining knowledge
- Proverbs 8:10 Torrey Wisdom to be esteemed more than
- Proverbs 22:1 ISBE
- Proverbs 26:23 Nave Refining of
- Ecclesiastes 2:8 Nave Abundance of
- Song of Songs 1:11 Nave Jewels
- Song of Songs 8:9 Nave Palace
- Isaiah 1:23 Torrey ILLUSTRATIVE — Of good rulers
- Isaiah 2:7 Nave Abundance of
- Isaiah 2:20 Torrey MADE INTO — Idols
- Isaiah 48:10 ISBE
- Jeremiah 6:29 Nave Refining of
- Ezekiel 22:18–22 Nave Refining of
- Ezekiel 22:18 Torrey ILLUSTRATIVE — (Dross of,) of the wicked
- Ezekiel 22:20 Torrey DESCRIBED AS — Fusible
- Ezekiel 22:22 Torrey DESCRIBED AS — Fusible
- Daniel 2:35 Nave SYMBOLICAL
- Daniel 5:2 Nave Of the temple
- Daniel 11:8 Nave Vessels of
- Amos 8:6 Nave Used for money
- Habakkuk 2:19 Smith
- Zechariah 9:3 ISBE
- Malachi 3:3 Nave Refining of
- Baruch 6:39 Smith
- Matthew 10:9 Nave Used for money
- Matthew 26:15 Nave Used for money
- Mark 14:11 Nave Used for money
- Acts 19:19 Nave Used for money
- James 5:3 ISBE
- Revelation 18:12 ISBE
In the reference works
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · 8 references
Used for a great variety of purposes, as may be judged from the frequent references to it in Scripture. It first appears in commerce in Gen. 13:2; 23:15, 16. It was largely employed for making vessels for the sanctuary in the wilderness (Ex. 26:19; 27:17; Num. 7:13, 19; 10:2). There is no record of its having been found in Syria or Palestine. It was brought in large quantities by foreign merchants from abroad, from Spain and India and other countries probably.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884) · 12 references
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · 37 references
sil'-ver (keceph; argurion, arguros): Silver was known in the earliest historic times. Specimens of early Egyptian and Babylonian silver work testify to the skill of the ancient silversmiths. In Palestine, silver objects have been found antedating the occupation of the land by the Hebrews. This metal was used for making all kinds of ornamental objects. In the mound of Gezer were found bowls, vases, ladles, hairpins, rings and bracelets of silver. The rings and settings for scarabs or seals were commonly of this metal. The first mention of silver in the Bible is in Ge 13:2, where it says that Abraham was rich in cattle, in silver and gold. At that time it was commonly used in exchange in the form of bars or other shapes. Coins of that metal were of a much later date (Ge 20:16; 23:15; 24:53; 37:28, etc.). Booty was collected in silver (Jos 6:19); tribute was paid in the same (1Ki 15:19). It was also used for jewelry (Ge 44:2). The Children of Israel systematically despoiled the Egyptians of their silver before the exodus (Ex 3:22; 11:2; 12:35, etc.). Ex 20:23 implies that idols were made of it. It was largely used in the fittings of the tabernacle (Ex 26) and later of the temple (2Ch 2).
It is likely that the ancient supply of silver came from the mountains of Asia Minor where it is still found in abundance associated with lead as argentiferous galena, and with copper sulfide. The Turkish government mines this silver on shares with the natives. The Sinaitic peninsula probably also furnished some silver. Later Phoenician ships brought quantities of it from Greece and Spain. The Arabian sources are doubtful (2Ch 9:14). Although silver does not tarnish readily in the air, it does corrode badly in the limestone soil of Palestine and Syria. This probably partly accounts for the small number of objects of this metal found. On the site of the ancient jewelers' shops of Tyre the writer found objects of gold, bronze, lead, iron, but none of silver.
Figurative:
Silver to be as stones in Jerusalem (1Ki 10:27) typified great abundance (compare Job 3:15; 22:25; 27:16; also Isa 60:17; Zec 9:3). The trying of men's hearts was compared to the refining of silver (Ps 66:10; Isa 48:10). Yahweh's words were as pure as silver refined seven times (Ps 12:6). The gaining of understanding is better than the gaining of silver (Pr 3:14; compare Pr 8:19; 10:20; 16:16; 22:1; 25:11). Silver become dross denoted deterioration (Isa 1:22; Jer 6:30). Breast and arms of silver was interpreted by Daniel to mean the inferior kingdom to follow Nebuchadnezzar's (Da 2:32,39).
In the New Testament, reference should be made especially to Ac 19:24; Jas 5:3; Re 18:12.
James A. Patch
In the topical indexes
Nave's Topical Bible (1896) · 78 references, grouped by sub-topic
- → From Tarshish Eze 27:12
- → Refining of Pr 17:3; 25:4; 26:23; Eze 22:18-22; Jer 6:29,30; Zec 13:9; Mal 3:3
- → See REFINING
- → Used for money Ge 13:2; 17:12; 20:16; 23:13-16; Am 8:6; Mt 10:9; 26:15; Mr 14:11; Ac 19:19
- → See MONEY
- → For ornamentation of, and in the manufacture of, the utensils for the tabernacle Ex 26:19; 27:17; 35:24; 36:24; 38:25; Nu 7:13,19,25,31,37,43,49,55,61,67,73,79,85
- → Of the temple 1Ch 28:14; 29:2-5; Ezr 5:14; 6:5; 8:26; Da 5:2
- → Cups made of Ge 44:2
- → Trumpets Nu 10:2
- → Cords Ec 12:6
- → Chains Isa 40:19
- → Shrines Ac 19:24
- → Idols Ex 20:23; Isa 30:22; Ho 13:2
- → Baskets (R. V.), or filigree (margin, R. V.) Pr 25:11
- → Jewels So 1:11
- → See JEWELS;
- → Palace So 8:9
- → Vessels of Nu 7:85; 1Ki 10:25; 2Sa 8:10; 2Ki 12:13; 1Ch 18:10; 2Ch 24:14; Ezr 1:6; 5:14; 6:5; 8:26; Da 5:2; 11:8
- → Abundance of 1Ki 10:27; 1Ch 22:14; 29:2-7; 2Ch 1:15; Ec 2:8; Isa 2:7
- → Dross from Pr 25:4; 26:23
- → Reprobate Jer 6:30
- → Workers in 2Ch 2:14; Ac 19:24
- → See SMITH
- → See MONEY
- → SYMBOLICAL Da 2:32,35
Torrey's New Topical Textbook (1897) · 86 references, grouped by sub-topic
- Veins of, found in the earth Job 28:1
- Generally found in an impure state Pr 25:4
- Comparative value of Isa 60:17
- DESCRIBED AS
- Purified by fire Pr 17:3; Zec 13:9
- PURIFIED, CALLED
- Tarshish carried on extensive commerce in Jer 10:9; Eze 27:12
- The patriarchs rich in Ge 13:2; 24:35
- Used as money from the earliest times Ge 23:15,16; 37:28; 1Ki 16:24
- Very abundant in the reign of Solomon 1Ki 10:21,22,27; 2Ch 9:20,21,27
- The working in, a trade Ac 19:24
- MADE INTO
- Cups Ge 44:2
- Dishes Nu 7:13,84,85
- Bowls Nu 7:13,84
- Thin plates Jer 10:9
- Chains Isa 40:19
- Wires (alluded to) Ec 12:6
- Sockets for the boards of the tabernacle Ex 26:19,25,32; 36:24,26,30,36
- Ornaments and hooks for the pillars of the tabernacle Ex 27:17; 38:19
- Candlesticks 1Ch 28:15
- Tables 1Ch 28:16
- Beds or couches Es 1:6
- Vessels 2Sa 8:10; Ezr 6:5
- Idols Ps 115:4; Isa 2:20; 30:22
- Ornaments for the person Ex 3:22
- Given by the Israelite for making the tabernacle Ex 25:3; 35:24
- Given by David and his subjects for making the temple 1Ch 28:14; 29:2,6-9
- Taken in war often consecrated to God Jos 6:19; 2Sa 8:11; 1Ki 15:15
- Taken in war purified by fire Nu 31:22,23
- Often given as presents 1Ki 10:25; 2Ki 5:5,23
- Tribute often paid in 2Ch 17:11; Ne 5:15
- ILLUSTRATIVE
- Of the words of the Lord Ps 12:6
- Of the tongue of the just Pr 10:20
- Of good rulers Isa 1:22,23
- Of the Medo-Persian kingdom Da 2:32,39
- Of saints purified by affliction Ps 66:10; Zec 13:9
- (Labour of seeking for,) of diligence required for attaining knowledge Pr 2:4
- (Reprobate,) of the wicked Jer 6:30
- (Dross of,) of the wicked Isa 1:22; Eze 22:18
- Wisdom to be esteemed more than Job 28:15; Pr 3:14; 8:10,19; 16:16
Texts: Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897); Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884); International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915); Nave's Topical Bible (1896); Torrey's New Topical Textbook (1897), from the CrossWire SWORD modules (public domain). Verse references were parsed from the works' own markup and checked against the KJV verse list.