Lux Domini
Silver spread into plates is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the workman, and of the hands of the founder: blue and purple is their clothing: they are all the work of cunning men.

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyJudgment

Glossary

Tarshish Place

A Sanscrit or Aryan word, meaning “the sea coast. ” (1. ) One of the “sons” of Javan ( Gen. 10:4 ; 1 Chr. 1:7 ). (2. ) The name of a place which first comes into notice in the days of Solomon. Modern identification: Huelva.

Uphaz Place

Probably another name for Ophir ( Jer. 10:9 ). Modern identification: southwestern Arabia.