Lexicon yahalom: Diamond Original Word: יַהֲלֹם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance diamond From halam (in the sense of hardness); a precious stone, probably onyx -- diamond. see HEBREW halam NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom halam Definition (a precious stone) perhaps jasper or onyx NASB Translation diamond (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs יַהֲלֹם noun [masculine] a precious stone, jasper ? (so ᵐ5 ᵑ9), or onyx? (compare Di Exodus 28:18) (apparently from v הלם; owing to its hardness, as able to smite, hammer?) — mentioned in lists of precious stones Exodus 28:18; Exodus 39:11; Ezekiel 28:13. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to strike or smite.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2393 (ἴασπις, iaspis): Refers to jasper, a precious stone mentioned in the New Testament, particularly in the description of the New Jerusalem in Revelation. Usage: The term יַהֲלֹם appears in the context of describing the stones set in the breastplate of the High Priest, as detailed in the Old Testament. Context: • The יַהֲלֹם is mentioned in the context of the High Priest's breastplate, specifically in Exodus 28:18 and Exodus 39:11. In these passages, it is listed as one of the stones in the second row of the breastplate. The exact identification of יַהֲלֹם has been a subject of debate among scholars and translators. Traditionally, it has been associated with onyx, but some suggest it could be a diamond or another hard stone due to the root meaning "to strike" or "to smite," which may imply hardness or durability. Forms and Transliterations וְיָהֲלֹ֗ם וְיָהֲלֹֽם׃ ויהלם ויהלם׃ veyahaLom wə·yā·hă·lōm wəyāhălōmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:18 HEB: נֹ֥פֶךְ סַפִּ֖יר וְיָהֲלֹֽם׃ NAS: a turquoise, a sapphire and a diamond; KJV: a sapphire, and a diamond. INT: A turquoise A sapphire diamond Exodus 39:11 Ezekiel 28:13 3 Occurrences |
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