Hearing God's Voice in DreamsA–Z symbolsGemstones in dreams
15 symbols · biblical meanings from Hearing God's Voice in Dreams by Apostle Nicholas V. Mbanjwa
Agate
Represents the tribe of Asher — orange, a type of Christ bringing us blessings.
✦ Positive: Blessing through Christ
The name Asher means 'Blessing'.
Breastplate stone tied to the tribe of Asher.
Scripture: Exodus 28:15-21
Amethyst
Represents the tribe of Issachar — purple, a type of Christ as one with full dominion and the highest position.
✦ Positive: Full dominion and highest position in Christ; The reward of salvation through faith
Aquamarine
Represents the tribe of Zebulon — turquoise, a type of Christ as our greatness.
✦ Positive: Christ as our greatness; Honor
The name Zebulon means 'Honor'.
Breastplate stone tied to the tribe of Zebulon.
Scripture: Exodus 28:15-21
Bdellium
A form of pearl — represents the work of the Holy Spirit, forged through underground pressure or by fire and cut, meaning persecutions, trials, or tests that produce patience in a believer.
✦ Positive: The work of the Holy Spirit producing patience through trials
Carbuncle
Represents the tribe of Levi (the Priesthood) — blood red, representing Jesus' work of atonement and purchasing us with His own life on the cross.
✦ Positive: Jesus' atoning work, purchase by His blood; The Priesthood
Breastplate stone tied to the tribe of Levi.
Scripture: Exodus 28:15-21
Diamond
Represents the tribe of Naphtali — brilliantly clear, a type of Christ's sufferings and coming out victorious, that in Him we should not suffer.
✦ Positive: Christ's victory through suffering; Freedom from suffering in Christ
Emerald
Represents the tribe of Judah — brilliant green, representing provision and prosperity, a type of Jesus as our Provider and Caretaker (Shepherd).
✦ Positive: Provision and prosperity; Jesus as Shepherd/Provider; Praise
The name Judah means 'Praise', from which Jesus emanates.
Breastplate stone tied to the tribe of Judah.
Scripture: Exodus 28:15-21
Jasper
Represents the tribe of Benjamin — transparent, a type of Christ as Faithful and True.
✦ Positive: Christ as Faithful and True; Christ seated at the Father's right hand representing us
Ligure
Represents the tribe of Gad — dark deep blue, representing favor, a type of Christ bringing us privileges and special rights.
✦ Positive: Favor; Privileges and special rights through Christ
The name Gad means 'I'm lucky (fortunate)'.
Breastplate stone tied to the tribe of Gad.
Scripture: Exodus 28:15-21
Onyx
Represents the tribe of Joseph — flesh pink, a type of Christ's loving nature, revealing the true nature of the Father.
✦ Positive: Christ's loving nature; Revealing the true nature of the Father
Pearl
Victory, conquering, triumph — formed when an oyster, injured, secretes a hormone that mingles with sand and grows by accretion, turning pain into a precious item.
✦ Positive: Victory, conquering, triumph; Turning pain/trial into something precious; Gentile believers engrafted into God's people
Ruby
Wisdom — the price of wisdom is above rubies.
✦ Positive: Wisdom
Not part of the twelve breastplate stones list — treated separately in the text.
Scripture: Job 28:18
Sapphire
Represents the tribe of Dan — royal blue, representing the Kingly office of Jesus, power and authority.
✦ Positive: The Kingly office of Jesus; Power and authority; Judgment/defeat of the enemy on our behalf
Sardis
Represents the tribe of Reuben on the High Priest's breastplate — rosy red, representing Redemption through Jesus Christ.
✦ Positive: Redemption through Jesus Christ
Topaz
Represents the tribe of Simeon — tan brown, representing what is earthly, a type of Jesus coming in the flesh to be our Mediator before God.
✦ Positive: Jesus as Mediator, coming in the flesh