Strong's Lexicon leshem: Jacinth, Ligure Original Word: לֶשֶׁם Word Origin: The origin of the word לֶשֶׁם (leshem) is uncertain, but it is a Hebrew term used in the context of gemstones. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "leshem" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to the High Priest's breastplate. However, the Greek term "ὑάκινθος" (hyakinthos, Strong's G5192) is often used to refer to a similar gemstone, jacinth, in the New Testament context, particularly in Revelation 21:20. Usage: The term "leshem" refers to a precious stone, specifically identified as "jacinth" or "ligure" in English translations. It is one of the stones set in the breastplate of the High Priest, representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The exact identification of the stone is debated, but it is generally considered to be a type of orange or reddish-brown gemstone. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, gemstones held significant cultural and religious importance. The High Priest's breastplate, also known as the "breastplate of judgment," contained twelve stones, each representing one of the tribes of Israel. These stones were believed to have spiritual significance and were used in seeking divine guidance. The breastplate was an essential part of the High Priest's garments, symbolizing the connection between God and His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition (a precious stone) perhaps amber or jacinth NASB Translation jacinth (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. לֶ֫שֶׁם noun [masculine] a precious stone in high priest's breast-plate Exodus 28:19; Exodus 39:12 (√ and meaning dubious; ᵐ5 λιγύριον, JosephAnt. iii. 7, 5 λίγυρος, ᵑ9 ligurius, and this (= λυγκούριον, lyncurion ?) compared with carbuncle PlinNH viii. 57 -38; identification with amber Demostratus in PlinNH xxxvii 11(2), or with jacinth (Revelation 21:20) BraunDe Vest. Sacerd. ii. 14 WinerRWBi. 332; compare further, DiExodus 28:19). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a gem, perhaps the jacinthFrom an unused root of uncertain meaning; a gem, perhaps the jacinth -- ligure. Forms and Transliterations לֶ֥שֶׁם לשם le·šem lešem LeshemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:19 HEB: וְהַטּ֖וּר הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֑י לֶ֥שֶׁם שְׁב֖וֹ וְאַחְלָֽמָה׃ NAS: row a jacinth, an agate KJV: row a ligure, an agate, INT: row and the third A jacinth an agate and an amethyst Exodus 39:12 2 Occurrences |
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