4555. sardinos
Berean Strong's Lexicon
sardinos: Sardine; Sardius

Original Word: σαρδῖνος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: sardinos
Pronunciation: sar-DEE-nos
Phonetic Spelling: (sar'-dee-nos)
Definition: Sardine; Sardius
Meaning: sardine

Word Origin: Derived from σάρδιον (sardion), referring to a sardius or carnelian stone.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent is אֹדֶם (odem), Strong's Hebrew #124, which also refers to a sardius or ruby stone, as seen in Exodus 28:17 and Ezekiel 28:13.

Usage: The term "sardinos" is used to describe a precious stone, specifically a sardius or carnelian, which is a reddish-brown variety of chalcedony. In the context of the Bible, it is often associated with beauty, value, and divine splendor.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, the sardius stone was highly prized for its rich, deep color and was commonly used in jewelry and ornamentation. It was one of the stones set in the breastplate of the High Priest of Israel, symbolizing one of the twelve tribes. The sardius was also believed to have protective and healing properties, making it a popular choice for amulets and talismans.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
variant reading for sardion, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4555: σάρδινος

σάρδινος, σαρδινου, , Revelation 4:3 Rec., equivalent to σάρδιον, which see

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

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