Lexicon topazion: Topaz Original Word: τοπάζιον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance topaz. Neuter of a presumed derivative (alternately) of topazos (a "topaz"; of uncertain origin); a gem, probably the chrysolite -- topaz. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a topaz NASB Translation topaz (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5116: τοπάζιοντοπάζιον, τοπαζιου, τό (neuter of the adjective τοπαζιος, from τόπαζος), topaz, a greenish-yellow precious stone (our chrysolith (see BB. DD., especially Riehm, under the word Edelsteine 18)): Revelation 21:20 (Diodorus, Strabo; the Sept. for פִּטְדָה, Exodus 28:17; Exodus 36:17 ( Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the ancient Greek word "τοπάζιος" (topázios), which is believed to have originated from the island of Topazios (now Zabargad) in the Red Sea, known for its gemstones.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 6357: פִּטְדָה (pitdah) • This Hebrew term is used in the Old Testament to refer to topaz, as seen in Exodus 28:17 and Ezekiel 28:13, where it is listed among the stones of the high priest's breastplate and the adornments of the king of Tyre, respectively. The use of pitdah in these contexts emphasizes the stone's significance in religious and royal settings, symbolizing purity and divine favor. Usage: The term τοπάζιον is used in the New Testament to describe one of the precious stones adorning the foundations of the New Jerusalem. Context: • Description: The term τοπάζιον refers to a gemstone highly valued in ancient times for its beauty and rarity. Topaz is typically characterized by its golden-yellow color, although it can also appear in other shades. In biblical literature, it symbolizes beauty, wealth, and divine splendor. Forms and Transliterations τοπαζιον τοπάζιον τοπάρχαι τοπάρχας τοπάρχου τοπαρχών topazion topázionLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |