6357. pitdah

Lexicon

pitdah: Topaz

Original Word: פִטְדָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: pitdah
Pronunciation: pit-daw'
Phonetic Spelling: (pit-daw')
Definition: Topaz
Meaning: a gem, the topaz

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

topaz

Of foreign derivation; a gem, probably the topaz -- topaz.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
probably of foreign origin
Definition
(a precious stone) perhaps topaz
NASB Translation
topaz (4).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מִּטְדָה noun feminine (masculine according to Albr^{ZAW xvi (1896), 108}) topaz or chrysolite (according to ᵐ5 τοπάζιον, ᵑ9 topazius, etc.; probably foreign word, compare Sanskrit pîta (properly yellow)); — named with other precious stones Ezekiel 28:13; Exodus 28:17 = Exodus 39:10; construct מִּטְדַתכּֿוּשׁ Job 28:19. — See Plin^{NH xxxvii. 8 -32}, Houghton in Sm^{DB, Topaz} Ri^{HWB, Edelstein}.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: The origin of the word פִטְדָה is uncertain, but it is traditionally understood to refer to a precious stone.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G5116 (τοπάζιον, topazion): This Greek term is used in the New Testament, specifically in Revelation 21:20, to describe one of the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem. The Greek term aligns with the Hebrew פִטְדָה in its reference to a precious stone, traditionally understood as topaz.

In summary, פִטְדָה (pitdah) is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a precious gemstone, traditionally identified as topaz. It holds significant cultural and religious value, particularly in its use in the high priest's breastplate and the depiction of the New Jerusalem.

Usage: The word פִטְדָה appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts related to the description of precious stones, particularly in the high priest's breastplate and in the depiction of the New Jerusalem.

Context: • Biblical References: The term פִטְדָה is mentioned in the context of the high priest's breastplate in Exodus 28:17 and 39:10, where it is listed as one of the stones set in the breastplate of judgment. It is also referenced in Ezekiel 28:13, describing the adornment of the King of Tyre, and in Revelation 21:20, where it is part of the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem.
• Description and Significance: In the biblical context, פִטְדָה is associated with beauty, value, and divine craftsmanship. The topaz, as understood in ancient times, was likely different from the modern topaz, possibly referring to a stone with a golden or yellowish color. Its inclusion in the high priest's breastplate signifies its importance and value in the religious and cultural practices of ancient Israel.
• Cultural and Historical Context: The identification of פִטְדָה with topaz is based on traditional interpretations and translations. The exact nature of the stone in biblical times is debated among scholars, with some suggesting it may have been a different gemstone known for its brilliance and color.

Forms and Transliterations

פִּטְדַת־ פִּטְדָ֞ה פִּטְדָה֙ פטדה פטדת־ piṭ·ḏāh piṭ·ḏaṯ- pitDah piṭḏāh pitdat piṭḏaṯ-

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 28:17
HEB: ט֗וּר אֹ֤דֶם פִּטְדָה֙ וּבָרֶ֔קֶת הַטּ֖וּר
NAS: of ruby, topaz and emerald;
KJV: [shall be] a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle:
INT: row of ruby topaz and emerald a row

Exodus 39:10
HEB: ט֗וּר אֹ֤דֶם פִּטְדָה֙ וּבָרֶ֔קֶת הַטּ֖וּר
NAS: of ruby, topaz, and emerald;
KJV: [was] a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle:
INT: row of ruby topaz and emerald a row

Job 28:19
HEB: לֹֽא־ יַ֭עַרְכֶנָּה פִּטְדַת־ כּ֑וּשׁ בְּכֶ֥תֶם
NAS: The topaz of Ethiopia cannot
KJV: The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal
INT: cannot equal the topaz of Ethiopia gold

Ezekiel 28:13
HEB: מְסֻכָתֶ֙ךָ֙ אֹ֣דֶם פִּטְדָ֞ה וְיָהֲלֹ֗ם תַּרְשִׁ֥ישׁ
NAS: The ruby, the topaz and the diamond;
KJV: the sardius, topaz, and the diamond,
INT: was your covering the ruby the topaz and the diamond the beryl

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6357
4 Occurrences

piṭ·ḏāh — 3 Occ.
piṭ·ḏaṯ- — 1 Occ.