Strong's Lexicon smaragdinos: Emerald Original Word: σμαράγδινος Word Origin: Derived from σμάραγδος (smaragdos), meaning "emerald." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with emerald is בָּרֶקֶת (bareqet), Strong's Hebrew 1304, which appears in descriptions of the high priest's breastplate and the foundations of the New Jerusalem. Usage: The term "smaragdinos" is used to describe something that is made of or resembles emerald, a precious green gemstone. In the context of the Bible, it is often used to convey beauty, value, and the splendor of divine 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 Greeks and Romans valued emeralds for their beauty and believed they had protective and healing properties. In biblical literature, emeralds are associated with the glory and majesty of God's creation, often used in descriptions of heavenly visions and divine adornment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom smaragdos Definition of emerald, emerald green NASB Translation emerald (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4664: σμαράγδινοςσμαράγδινος, σμαραγδινη, σμαραγδινον (σμάραγδος, cf. ἀμεθύστινος, ὑακίνθινος, etc.), of emerald, made of emerald, (see the following word): namely, λίθος, Revelation 4:3. ((Lucian)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance emerald. From smaragdos; consisting of emerald -- emerald. see GREEK smaragdos Forms and Transliterations σμαραγδινω σμαραγδίνω σμαραγδίνῳ σμαραγδίτου smaragdino smaragdinō smaragdínoi smaragdínōiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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