◄ 5306. nophek ►
Strong's Lexicon nophek: Emerald, Turquoise, or Garnet Original Word: נֹפֶךְ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: nophek Pronunciation: NO-fehk Phonetic Spelling: (no'-fek) Definition: shining, a gem, the garnet Meaning: The term נֹפֶךְ refers to a shining gem, specifically identified as the garnet. It is a precious stone known for its brilliance and deep red color. Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to glisten. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Strong's Greek entry is G440, ἄνθραξ (anthrax), which also refers to a type of precious stone, specifically a carbuncle or glowing coal. This Greek term shares the connotation of brilliance and fiery appearance, similar to the Hebrew נֹפֶךְ. Usage: The word נֹפֶךְ is used in the context of describing precious stones, particularly in the construction of sacred garments and structures. It appears in the Old Testament in reference to the high priest's breastplate and the adornment of the king of Tyre. Context: נֹפֶךְ (Nophekh) is mentioned in the Bible as one of the stones set in the breastplate of the high priest, known as the "breastplate of judgment." This breastplate was a sacred garment worn by the high priest of Israel, as described in the Book of Exodus. The נֹפֶךְ is listed as the second stone in the first row of the breastplate (Exodus 28:17; 39:10). The garnet, known for its deep red hue, symbolizes beauty and value, reflecting the glory and majesty of the divine service. Additionally, נֹפֶךְ is mentioned in Ezekiel 28:13, where it is part of the description of the king of Tyre's adornment, symbolizing wealth and splendor. The use of נֹפֶךְ in these contexts underscores its significance as a symbol of divine beauty and the opulence associated with God's chosen representatives and sacred spaces. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition (a precious stone) perhaps emerald NASB Translation emeralds (1), turquoise (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs נֹ֫פֶךְ noun [masculine] a precious stone which Tyre gained by trade Ezekiel 27:16 (where ׳נ doubted by Berthol, queried by Toy: Hpt), compare Ezekiel 28:13 (symbolic of wealth and honour of king of Tyre); in high priest's breastplate Exodus 28:18; Exodus 39:11. Perhaps = ruby or carbuncle ᵐ5 Joseph. ἄνθραξ, ᵑ9 carbunculus, compare DiEx KauEx SgfrEzek Co Berthol; ᵑ7 AV emerald. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance emerald From an unused root meaning to glisten; shining; a gem, probably the garnet -- emerald. Forms and Transliterations בְּ֠נֹפֶךְ בנפך נֹ֔פֶךְ נֹ֥פֶךְ נפך bə·nō·p̄eḵ Benofech bənōp̄eḵ nō·p̄eḵ Nofech nōp̄eḵ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Exodus 28:18 HEB: וְהַטּ֖וּר הַשֵּׁנִ֑י נֹ֥פֶךְ סַפִּ֖יר וְיָהֲלֹֽם׃ NAS: row a turquoise, a sapphire KJV: row [shall be] an emerald, a sapphire, INT: row and the second A turquoise A sapphire diamond Exodus 39:11 HEB: וְהַטּ֖וּר הַשֵּׁנִ֑י נֹ֥פֶךְ סַפִּ֖יר וְיָהֲלֹֽם׃ NAS: row, a turquoise, a sapphire KJV: row, an emerald, a sapphire, INT: row and the second A turquoise A sapphire diamond Ezekiel 27:16 HEB: מֵרֹ֣ב מַעֲשָׂ֑יִךְ בְּ֠נֹפֶךְ אַרְגָּמָ֨ן וְרִקְמָ֤ה NAS: for your wares with emeralds, purple, KJV: in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, INT: of the abundance of your goods emeralds purple embroidered Ezekiel 28:13 HEB: וְיָ֣שְׁפֵ֔ה סַפִּ֣יר נֹ֔פֶךְ וּבָרְקַ֖ת וְזָהָ֑ב NAS: The lapis lazuli, the turquoise and the emerald; KJV: the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, INT: and the jasper the lapis the turquoise and the emerald and the gold 4 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 5306 4 Occurrences bə·nō·p̄eḵ — 1 Occ. nō·p̄eḵ — 3 Occ.