Metals and Their Biblical Meanings

Truly, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (2 Tim. 3:16) and we are to "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Tim. 2:15). Biblical metals are a fundamental building block in the full realization of God's Word. God did not use metals whimsically; He is a God of Perfect Order. Understanding biblical metals will help our studies, and our personal walks with God as we come to understand what God is fully trying to tell us within His Word.

Brass - Judgment Of Sin; Hardness Of Heart; Word Of God; Strength; Christ's Glory; Willful Disobedience; Judged; Man's Word; Replacement.
Gold - The Riches Of The Glory Of God; Enduring Capacity Of The Believer As Overcomer; Unchanging Holiness; Wisdom; Glory; Righteousness; Glorifying Self When Used As Adornment Or As Idol Worship.
Iron (Also Steel) - Power; Strongholds; Stubborn; Strength; Blight; Strict Rules; Crushing Power; Judgment.
Lead - Heaviness; Burden; Sinfulness.
Silver - Understanding; Knowledge; Purity; Cleanliness; Redemption; Idolatry; Words Of God; Promises Of God; Worldly Knowledge; Cleansed And Ready For Use; Very Precious To God; Used As Betrayal; Furnace Of Adversity.
Tin - Cheap; Flimsy; Imitation; Dross.

Of course the Bible is full of examples, but I will give you just a couple:

"Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer."

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." (Rom. 12:2)

Now, go "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Tim. 2:15)