GreekG4556Noun (Neuter)
σάρδιον
sardion
“gem”
2Occurrences
G4556Strong's #
Noun (Neuter)Part of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
sardian (3037 being implied), i.e. (as noun) the gem so called
properly, an adjective from an uncertain base;
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
the sardian stone, sard (of which carnelian is one variety).
LXX: for אֹדֶם, also for שֹׁהַם
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logos (G3056)
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Noun (Neuter)
Morphology Code
G:N-N
Full Description
Greek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
σάρδιον appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Revelation
2
Key Passages
Revelation 21:20BSB
the fifth sardonyx,the sixth carnelian,the seventh chrysolite,the eighth beryl,the ninth topaz,the tenth chrysoprase,the eleventh jacinth,and the twelfth amethyst.
Revelation 4:3BSB
The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne.
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