Some scholars, however, believe that, since the jasper (Gr., iʹa·spis) at Revelation 21:11 is called “a most precious stone . . . shining crystal-clear,” the ancient stone may have been of greater rarity and value than the comparatively inexpensive modern jasper, and brilliantly translucent rather than opaque.
Gayunman, yamang ang jaspe (sa Gr., iʹa·spis) sa Apocalipsis 21:11 ay tinatawag na “isang napakahalagang bato . . . na kumikinang na sinlinaw ng kristal,” naniniwala ang ilang iskolar na maaaring ang sinaunang batong tinutukoy ay mas bibihira at mas mahal kaysa sa makabagong jaspe na di-gaanong mamahalin, at makinang at nanganganinag sa halip na hindi napaglalagusan ng liwanag.jw2019 jw2019