Strong's Lexicon sardion: Sardius, Carnelian Original Word: σάρδιον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word Σάρδεις (Sardeis), referring to the ancient city of Sardis, known for its production of precious stones. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with sardius is אֹדֶם (odem), Strong's Hebrew #124, which also refers to a red gemstone, likely sardius or ruby, used in the High Priest's breastplate (Exodus 28:17). Usage: The term "sardion" refers to a precious stone, specifically a red or reddish-brown gemstone known as sardius or carnelian. In biblical contexts, it is often associated with beauty, value, and divine splendor. Cultural and Historical Background: Sardius, or carnelian, was a highly valued gemstone in ancient times, often used in jewelry and ornamentation. It was prized for its rich color and was believed to have protective and healing properties. The city of Sardis, from which the stone derives its name, was a significant center for trade and craftsmanship in the ancient world, contributing to the stone's prominence and desirability. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition sard, a sardian (stone) NASB Translation sardius (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4556: σάρδιονσάρδιον, σαρδίου, τό (neuter of σάρδιος, see below), sard, sardius, a precious stone, of which there are two kinds, concerning which Theophrastus, de lapid. 16, 5, § 30, Schneid. edition says, τοῦ γάρ σαρδίου τό μέν διαφανες ἐρυθροτερον δέ καλεῖται θῆλυ, τό δέ διαφανες μέν μελαντερον δέ καίi ἄρσεν, the former of which is called carnelian (because flesh-colored; Hebrew אֹדֶם, the Sept. σάρδιον, Exodus 28:17; Exodus 36:17 (Exodus 39:10); Ezekiel 28:13; ἁιματοεντα σαρδια, the Orphica, de lapid. 16, 5), the latter sard: Revelation 4:3 (Rec. σαρδίνῳ); Revelation 21:20 G L T Tr WH. Hence, the adjective σάρδιος, σαρδια, σάρδιον (from Σάρδεις, cf. Pliny, h. n. 37, 7) sardine namely, λίθος (the full phrase occurs Exodus 35:8 (variant)): Revelation 21:20 Rec. (B. D., see under the words, Sardine, Sardius.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sardius. Properly, an adjective from an uncertain base; sardian (lithos being implied), i.e. (as noun) the gem so called -- sardius. Forms and Transliterations σαρδινω σαρδιον σάρδιον σάρδιος σαρδίου σαρδίους σαρδιω σαρδίῳ sardio sardiō sardíoi sardíōi sardion sárdionLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 4:3 N-DNSGRK: ἰάσπιδι καὶ σαρδίῳ καὶ ἶρις NAS: stone and a sardius in appearance; INT: jasper and a sardius and a rainbow Revelation 21:20 N-NNS Strong's Greek 4556 |
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