"And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him."
Christian Name · Sanskrit/Latin Origin
Opal Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Opal
girl
Opal means "Precious stone; Jewel", a girl's name of Sanskrit/Latin origin. The name Opal does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Opal is God's jewel — claimed as His own, spared as a son, precious stone garnishing the foundations of the eternal city.
Is Opal in the Bible?
No — the name Opal does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Precious stone; Jewel", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Opal.
Pronunciation:/OH-pul/
OriginSanskrit/Latin
MeaningPrecious stone; Jewel
What does Opal mean?
Opal is a girl name of Sanskrit/Latin origin meaning "Precious stone; Jewel". Opal is the precious stone — and God's people are His jewels. 'And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels.' Opal is claimed as God's own treasure.
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What does Opal mean in the Bible?
Opal means "Precious stone; Jewel" and is a name of Sanskrit/Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Opal is the precious stone — and God's people are His jewels. 'And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels.' Opal is claimed as God's own treasure.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Opal?
Opal is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Precious stone; Jewel" — not because Scripture names anyone Opal.
"And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones."
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Which books of the Bible mention Opal?
Opal is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Opal?
Opal is God's jewel — claimed as His own, spared as a son, precious stone garnishing the foundations of the eternal city.
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Opal name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Opal does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Precious stone; Jewel", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Opal.
Opal means "Precious stone; Jewel." It is a Sanskrit/Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Precious stone; Jewel" — runs right through the Bible.
Sanskrit/Latin. Opal comes into English from Sanskrit/Latin and carries the sense "Precious stone; Jewel." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Opal
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Opal?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Opal?
You can read every verse where Opal appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.