Strong's Lexicon shayish: Marble Original Word: שַׁיִשׁ Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to bleach or whiten Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "shayish," the concept of marble is present in the New Testament, such as in Revelation 18:12, where various precious materials are listed, including marble. Usage: The Hebrew word "shayish" refers to marble, a type of stone known for its beauty and durability. In the context of the Bible, it is often associated with opulence and grandeur, used in the construction of palaces and temples. Marble's whiteness and ability to be polished to a high sheen made it a symbol of purity and strength. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, marble was a prized material for construction and decoration due to its aesthetic appeal and durability. It was commonly used in the architecture of significant buildings, including temples and palaces, throughout the ancient Near East and Mediterranean regions. The use of marble signified wealth and power, as it was a costly material to quarry and transport. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps of foreign origin Definition alabaster NASB Translation alabaster (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שַׁ֫יִשׁ noun [masculine] alabaster (foreign word? Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic שַׁיְשָׁא  , perhaps Assyrian šaššu ); — ׳אַבְנֵישֿׁ 1 Chronicles 29:2 (material of temple); compare PatrickHast. DB MARBLE. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Whiten, white, marbleFrom an unused root meaning to bleach, i.e. Whiten; white, i.e. Marble. See shesh. see HEBREW shesh Forms and Transliterations שַׁ֖יִשׁ שיש ša·yiš šayiš ShayishLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 29:2 HEB: יְקָרָ֛ה וְאַבְנֵי־ שַׁ֖יִשׁ לָרֹֽב׃ NAS: stones and alabaster in abundance. KJV: stones, and marble stones INT: of precious stones and alabaster abundance |
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