ACC ~ Revelation 21 v20d

THOMAS WAS SENT BEYOND THE SEA TO INDIA. ANDREW OF CAESAREA: This stone [beryl] has the color of the sea and of the air and is close to that of the hyacinth. Beryl very likely represents Thomas, for he was sent on journeys far beyond the sea, even to India, for their salvation. COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 21.20.

WISDOM IS PERFECTED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF WORKS. BEDE: Just as water reflecting the brightness of the sun, beryl gives off a beautiful reddish color. However, it does not shine unless it has been shaped and polished into a six-sided form, for its brightness is accentuated by the reflection of the angles. This stone represents those persons who indeed are wise by their natural disposition but who reflect even more the light of divine grace. Solomon indicates that water might symbolize the depth of understanding when he says, “The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters.”But neither human nor divine wisdom is perfect in its light unless the performance of works is joined to them. For often the completion of a work is represented by the number six, especially when in this number it is a finished work of this world. Without doubt it is clear why it is said that the hand of one holding [this stone] is burned, since one who is joined to a holy person is truly recreated by the fire of his good behavior. EXPLANATION OF THE APOCALYPSE 21.20.

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