Lexicon achlamah: Amethyst Original Word: אַחְלָמָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance amethyst Perhaps from chalam (and thus dream-stone); a gem, probably the amethyst -- amethyst. see HEBREW chalam NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition amethyst NASB Translation amethyst (2), GOD (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַחְלָ֑מָה noun feminine perhaps amethyst (etymology dubious; below חלם Thes q. v.; HalJAs 7, x. 426 from חלם être fort, solide; Di Kn compare Talmud חַלְמִית, malva & think of green malachite; DlHA 36 N derived from Aramaic land A—lamû), amethyst according to ᵐ5 ᵑ9 Josephus; see also LagGGA 1884, 285, but compare Di; one of the gems on the ephod Exodus 28:19; Exodus 39:12. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to dream.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry for the amethyst is Strong's G271, ἀμέθυστος (amethystos), which also refers to the amethyst stone. This Greek term appears in the New Testament in the book of Revelation, where it is listed among the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem, highlighting its significance in both the Hebrew and Christian scriptures. Usage: The term אַחְלָמָה is used in the context of describing a precious stone, the amethyst, which is noted for its purple or violet color. It is mentioned in the Bible as part of the high priest's breastplate and in the description of the New Jerusalem. Context: The Hebrew word אַחְלָמָה (achlamah) refers to the amethyst, a precious stone known for its striking purple hue. In the Old Testament, the amethyst is one of the twelve stones set in the breastplate of the high priest, as described in Exodus 28:19 and Exodus 39:12. This breastplate, also known as the "breastplate of judgment," was worn by the high priest as a symbol of his role in representing the twelve tribes of Israel before God. Each stone on the breastplate corresponded to one of the tribes, and the amethyst is traditionally associated with the tribe of Issachar. Forms and Transliterations וְאַחְלָֽמָה׃ ואחלמה׃ veachLamah wə’aḥlāmāh wə·’aḥ·lā·māhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:19 HEB: לֶ֥שֶׁם שְׁב֖וֹ וְאַחְלָֽמָה׃ NAS: a jacinth, an agate and an amethyst; KJV: a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst. INT: A jacinth an agate and an amethyst Exodus 39:12 2 Occurrences |
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