Lexical Summary sardinos: Sardine; Sardius Original Word: σαρδῖνος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sardine. From the same as sardios; sardine (lithos being implied), i.e. A gem, so called -- sardine. see GREEK sardios see GREEK lithos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for sardion, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4555: σάρδινοςσάρδινος, σαρδινου, ὁ, Revelation 4:3 Rec., equivalent to σάρδιον, which see Topical Lexicon Overviewσάρδινος (Strong’s Greek 4555) denotes what later Greek writers called the sardius or carnelian, a fiery red variety of quartz valued for its brilliance. Though this particular adjective form is not cited in the Greek New Testament, its cognate noun (Strong’s Greek 4556) does appear, and the concept is rooted deeply in biblical revelation, spanning the tabernacle, prophetic visions, and the ultimate consummation of redemptive history. Old Testament Foundations 1. High Priest’s Breastpiece 2. Covenant Significance Historical and Cultural Context • Ancient lapidaries sourced the sardius near Sardis in Lydia, explaining the stone’s name. Greek and Roman artisans carved signet rings and intaglios from it because its hardness allowed fine detail while its color drew immediate attention. Eschatological Vision 1. Throne Room Glory 2. New Jerusalem Foundations Symbolism and Theology • Redemption: The red hue evokes sacrificial blood, underscoring the cost of atonement (Hebrews 9:12). Ministry Implications 1. Worship 2. Preaching and Teaching 3. Spiritual Formation Related Terms • Jasper (Strong’s Greek 2393) often pairs with sardius, portraying complementary aspects of divine glory. Summary While σάρδινος itself is absent from extant New Testament manuscripts, the scriptural trajectory of its gemstone—spanning the High Priest’s breastpiece and reaching the radiant foundations of the New Jerusalem—presents a consistent testimony to God’s redemptive purpose. The fiery stone calls the Church to behold the Lamb whose blood secures access to the throne, sustains worship today, and will gleam forever in the city of God. Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Σαμψών — 1 Occ.σανδάλια — 2 Occ. σανίσιν — 1 Occ. Σαούλ — 9 Occ. σαπρὰ — 1 Occ. σαπρὸν — 6 Occ. σαπρὸς — 1 Occ. Σαπφίρῃ — 1 Occ. σάπφιρος — 1 Occ. σαργάνῃ — 1 Occ. Σάρδεσιν — 2 Occ. σαρδίῳ — 1 Occ. σάρδιον — 1 Occ. σαρδόνυξ — 1 Occ. Σάρεπτα — 1 Occ. σαρκικὰ — 2 Occ. σαρκικῇ — 1 Occ. σαρκικῶν — 1 Occ. σαρκικοί — 2 Occ. σαρκικοῖς — 1 Occ. |