אַחְלָ֑מָה

ach.la.mahNoun (Feminine)H0306

amethyst

From: perhaps from H2492 (חָלַם) (and thus dream-stone);

Short Definition

a gem, probably the amethyst

Full Lexicon Entry

amethyst, a gem in the third row on the ephod, breastplate of judgment worn by the high priest. Transliteration of the Septuagint word. Identification is not certain but is a purple stone perhaps a corundum or red or brown jasper.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology H:N-F

DescriptionH:N-F

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Exodus
2

Key Passages

  • Exodus 28:19
  • Exodus 39:12

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