Strong's Lexicon sapphiros: Sapphire Original Word: σάπφειρος Word Origin: Derived from Hebrew סַפִּיר (sappir) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H5601 (סַפִּיר, sappir) Usage: The term "sapphiros" refers to the precious gemstone known as sapphire. In biblical contexts, sapphires are often associated with beauty, value, and divine attributes. The stone is typically blue, symbolizing heavenly realms and divine truth. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, sapphires were highly prized for their beauty and rarity. They were often used in jewelry and as a symbol of wealth and status. In the biblical world, sapphires were considered one of the most precious stones and were used in religious and royal settings. The stone's deep blue color was associated with the heavens, making it a fitting symbol for divine revelation and authority. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Semitic origin, cf. sappir Definition sapphire, perhaps lapis lazuli NASB Translation sapphire (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4552: σάπφειροςσάπφειρος, σαπφείρου, ἡ, Hebrew סַפִיר, sapphire, a precious stone (perhaps our lapis lazuli, cf. B. D., under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sapphire. Of Hebrew origin (cappiyr); a "sapphire" or lapis-lazuli gem -- sapphire. see HEBREW cappiyr Forms and Transliterations σάπφειρον σαπφειρος σάπφειρος σαπφείρου σαπφείρω σάπφιρος σαράβαρα σαραβάροις sapphiros sápphirosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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