Berean Strong's Lexicon smaragdos: Emerald Original Word: σμάραγδος Word Origin: Derived from a Semitic origin, related to the Hebrew word בָּרֶקֶת (bareqet). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1304 בָּרֶקֶת (bareqet): Often translated as "emerald" in the context of the high priest's breastplate (Exodus 28:17). Usage: The term "smaragdos" refers to a precious gemstone, specifically an emerald. In biblical contexts, it is used to describe the beauty and splendor of certain divine or heavenly visions, symbolizing value, rarity, and the glory of God's creation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, emeralds were highly prized for their vibrant green color and were considered symbols of wealth and status. They were often used in jewelry and ornamentation for royalty and the elite. The emerald's association with lush greenery and life made it a symbol of renewal and eternal life in various cultures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition an emerald NASB Translation emerald (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4665: σμάραγδοςσμάραγδος, σμαράγδου, ὁ (but apparently feminine in the earlier writ, cf. Theophrast. lap. 4, 23; in Herodotus its gender cannot be determined; cf. Stephanus Thesaurus, under the word), Latinsmaragdus (A. V. emerald), a transparent precious stone noted especially for its light green color: Revelation 21:19. (From Herodotus down; the Sept.. On the derivation of the word see Vanicek, Fremdwörter, under the word. On its relation to our 'emerald' (disputed by King, Antique Gems, p. 27ff), see Reihm, HWB, under the word 'Edelsteine', 17; Deane in the 'Bible Educator', vol. ii., p. 350f.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance emerald. Of uncertain derivation; the emerald or green gem so called -- emerald. Forms and Transliterations εσμίκρυνας εσμίκρυνε εσμικρύνθη σμάραγδον σμαραγδος σμάραγδος σμαράγδου σμήγμα σμήγμασι σμικρυνθήσεται σμίλακά σμίλαξ σμυρίτης smaragdos smáragdosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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