![]() King and soldiers wore carnelian minerals as amulets and protective talismans to increase vigor, bravery, and inner power. Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding (Article) In this study we are going to look at the Hebraic meanings of these three words found in Exodus 31:3.Since ancient times, people have been fascinated by carnelian ring. The Facts about Kaneh Bosem (Article) When I am studying a subject in the Bible, I always attempt to do so from a purely objective viewpoint, without taking on the role of a supporter or a detractor. The Living Words (Book) A study of Hebrew words in the Old and New Testament from their original Hebraic perspective. Benner's ebook, A Mechanical Translation of Genesis. Hebrew: ישפה (yash'pheyh) Strong's #3471 Meaning: (unknown) Possible Stone: Jasper (The Septuagint uses laspis meaning Jasper.) Other Possibilities: Ruby, Hyacinth, Emeraldįree Study Pack Sign up for our mail list and get a free study pack that includes Mr. Hebrew: שוהם (shoham) Strong's #7718 Meaning: (unknown) Possible Stone: Onyx Other Possibilities: Beryl (The Septuagint uses beryllios), Malachite Hebrew: תרשיש (tarshish) Strong's #8658 Meaning: (unknown) Possible Stone: Topaz Other Possibilities: Beryl, Lapis Lazuli, Amber, Jasper, Serpentine, Olivine, Flint Hebrew:אחלמה (ahh'lamah) Strong's #306 Meaning: Dream Possible Stone: Amethyst (The Septuagint uses Amethystos) Other Possibilities: (unknown) Hebrew: שבו (sh'vo) Strong's #7618 Meaning: (unknown) Possible Stone: Agate (The Septuagint uses achates meaning Agate.) Other Possibilities: (unknown) Hebrew: לשם (leshem) Strong's #3958 Meaning: (unknown) Possible Stone: Opal Other Possibilities: Amber, Jacinth, Agate, Amethyst ![]() ![]() Hebrew: יהלום (yah'lom) Strong's #3095 Meaning: Hammer/Strike Possible Stone: Flint (A stone used to create a spark when struck) Other Possibilities: Onyx, Diamond Hebrew: ספיר (saphiyr) Strong's #5601 Meaning: Scroll/Write Possible Stone: Lapis Lazuli Other Possibilities: Sapphire (While the Hebrew word is saphiyr, the origin of the word Sapphire, the Sapphire was unknown until the Roman period.) Hebrew: נופך (nophekh) Strong's #5306 Meaning: (unknown) Possible Stone: Turquoise (this stone was commonly mined in the Near East) Other Possibilities: Carbuncle, Garnet, Emerald and Malachite (the Septuagint has Anthrax meaning coal) Hebrew: ברקת (bareqet) Strong's #1304 Meaning: Lightning/Flash Possible Stone: Emerald Other Possibilities: Beryl or Quartz (the Septuagint uses Smaragdos meaning a green stone) Hebrew: פטדה (pit'dah) Strong's #6357 Meaning: (unknown) Possible Stone: Olivine Other Possibilities: Chrysolite, Topaz (The Septuagint uses the word topazios, but the Topaz was unknown at the time of the Exodus) Hebrew: אודם (odem) Strong's #124 Meaning: Red Possible Stone: Carnelian Other Possibilities: Jasper Does the Hebrew and Greek texts offer any help in identifying the actual identity of these stones? (Exodus 28:17-21, KJV)Įach translation uses different words for the stones of the Ephod. And the stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet every one with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes. And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings. ![]() And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst. And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. BennerĪnd thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row. Topics Hebrew Word Studies The Stones of the Ephod By Jeff A.
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