living stones

American  

noun

1. any of various succulent plants of the genus Lithops, native to Africa, having solitary yellow or white flowers and thick leaves that resemble stones.

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Example Sentences

Give Scriptural proof that the members of the Christ are called "living stones".

From The Harp of God by Rutherford, J. F. (Joseph Franklin)

Therefore, when he is cured of these, he takes pleasure in sharing his honour with his brethren, and writes, 'Ye also, as living stones, are built up.'

From Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark by Maclaren, Alexander

Through their mediation these living stones have some message for our heart, something at once alien and intimate, which neither the stars nor the flowers of the field ever told to our forefathers.

From Underground Man by Tarde, Gabriel

Thus we have the living God, the living Stone, the living stones.

From The Assembly of God Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, volume III by Mackintosh, C. (Charles) H. (Henry)

Paul and Silas were really in trying circumstances; but they were there as living stones and holy priests.

From The Assembly of God Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, volume III by Mackintosh, C. (Charles) H. (Henry)