Strong's Lexicon tarshish: Tarshish Original Word: תַּרְשִׁישׁ Word Origin: The origin of the word "tarshish" is uncertain, but it is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with Tarshish is "Θαρσείς" (Tharseis), though it is not directly listed in Strong's Greek Dictionary. The concept of distant lands and maritime trade is reflected in the New Testament through various terms related to seafaring and commerce. Usage: The term "tarshish" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a distant maritime location, often associated with wealth and trade. It is also used to describe a precious stone, possibly topaz or chrysolite, in some contexts. The dual usage of the term highlights its association with both geographical and material wealth. Cultural and Historical Background: Tarshish is traditionally understood to be a distant port or region known for its wealth and trade, particularly in metals like silver, iron, tin, and lead. The exact location of Tarshish is debated, with suggestions ranging from the western Mediterranean (such as Spain) to locations in the eastern Mediterranean or even the Indian subcontinent. The mention of Tarshish in the context of maritime trade reflects the extensive trade networks of the ancient Near East and the importance of seafaring in the economic and cultural exchanges of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of foreign origin Definition (a precious stone) perhaps yellow jasper NASB Translation beryl (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. תַּרְשִׁישׁ noun masculine a precious stone, perhaps yellow jasper, or other gold-coloured stone (ᵐ5L Exodus 28:20; Exodus 39:13 χρυσόλιθοχ, so JosAnt. iii. 7, 5 [168], see PetrieHast. DB STONES, PRECIOUS MyresEncy. Bib. ID. § 17 DrDaniel 10:6); — ׳כְּעֵין ת Ezekiel 1:6; ׳כְּעֵין אֵבֶן ת Ezekiel 10:9; in list of gems Ezekiel 28:13; Exodus 28:20; Exodus 39:13; in simile of resplendent body Daniel 10:6, compare Songs 5:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance beryl Probably of foreign derivation (compare Tarshiysh); a gem, perhaps the topaz -- beryl. see HEBREW Tarshiysh Forms and Transliterations בַּתַּרְשִׁ֑ישׁ בתרשיש כְתַרְשִׁ֗ישׁ כתרשיש תַּרְשִֽׁישׁ׃ תַּרְשִׁ֔ישׁ תַּרְשִׁ֥ישׁ תרשיש תרשיש׃ bat·tar·šîš battarShish battaršîš chetarShish ḵə·ṯar·šîš ḵəṯaršîš tar·šîš tarShish taršîšLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:20 HEB: וְהַטּוּר֙ הָרְבִיעִ֔י תַּרְשִׁ֥ישׁ וְשֹׁ֖הַם וְיָשְׁפֵ֑ה NAS: row a beryl and an onyx KJV: row a beryl, and an onyx, INT: row and the fourth A beryl and an onyx jasper Exodus 39:13 Songs 5:14 Ezekiel 1:16 Ezekiel 10:9 Ezekiel 28:13 Daniel 10:6 7 Occurrences |
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