Strong's Lexicon nophek: Emerald, Turquoise, or Garnet Original Word: נֹפֶךְ Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to glisten Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance for "nophek," as it is a specific Hebrew term for a gemstone. However, the Greek word "σμάραγδος" (smaragdos, Strong's G4665) is often used for "emerald" in the Septuagint and New Testament. Usage: The term "nophek" refers to a precious stone mentioned in the Bible, often translated as "emerald" or "turquoise." It is one of the stones set in the breastplate of the High Priest, symbolizing beauty and value. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, gemstones were highly valued for their beauty and rarity. They were often used in religious and royal settings, symbolizing divine favor and authority. The breastplate of the High Priest, which included the nophek, was a sacred garment used in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple, representing the twelve tribes of Israel and serving as a means of divine communication. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition (a precious stone) perhaps emerald NASB Translation emeralds (1), turquoise (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs נֹ֫פֶךְ noun [masculine] a precious stone which Tyre gained by trade Ezekiel 27:16 (where ׳נ doubted by Berthol, queried by Toy: Hpt), compare Ezekiel 28:13 (symbolic of wealth and honour of king of Tyre); in high priest's breastplate Exodus 28:18; Exodus 39:11. Perhaps = ruby or carbuncle ᵐ5 Joseph. ἄνθραξ, ᵑ9 carbunculus, compare DiEx KauEx SgfrEzek Co Berthol; ᵑ7 AV emerald. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance emerald From an unused root meaning to glisten; shining; a gem, probably the garnet -- emerald. Forms and Transliterations בְּ֠נֹפֶךְ בנפך נֹ֔פֶךְ נֹ֥פֶךְ נפך bə·nō·p̄eḵ Benofech bənōp̄eḵ nō·p̄eḵ Nofech nōp̄eḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:18 HEB: וְהַטּ֖וּר הַשֵּׁנִ֑י נֹ֥פֶךְ סַפִּ֖יר וְיָהֲלֹֽם׃ NAS: row a turquoise, a sapphire KJV: row [shall be] an emerald, a sapphire, INT: row and the second A turquoise A sapphire diamond Exodus 39:11 Ezekiel 27:16 Ezekiel 28:13 4 Occurrences |
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