תַּרְשִׁישׁ

tar.shishNoun (Masculine)H8658

jasper

From: probably of foreign derivation (compare H8659 (תַּרְשִׁישׁ));

Short Definition

a gem, perhaps the topaz

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. a precious stone or semi-precious gem 1a) perhaps a chrysolite, yellow jasper, or other yellow coloured stone

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology H:N-M

DescriptionH:N-M

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezk
3
Exodus
2
Daniel
1
Song of Solomon
1

Key Passages

  • Daniel 10:6
  • Exodus 28:20
  • Exodus 39:13
  • Ezk 1:16
  • Ezk 10:9

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