Strong's Lexicon bérullos: Beryl Original Word: βήρυλλος Word Origin: Derived from a Semitic origin, possibly related to the Hebrew word בָּרֶקֶת (bareqet). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H954 בָּרֶקֶת (bareqet): Refers to a precious stone, often translated as "emerald" or "beryl" in the context of the high priest's breastplate (Exodus 28:20). Usage: In the New Testament, "bérullos" refers to a precious stone known as beryl. Beryl is a mineral that can be found in various colors, including green, blue, yellow, and pink. In biblical contexts, it is often associated with beauty and value, used metaphorically to describe the splendor and majesty of divine or heavenly visions. Cultural and Historical Background: Beryl was highly prized in ancient times for its beauty and rarity. It was used in jewelry and ornamentation, often signifying wealth and status. In biblical literature, precious stones like beryl were used to describe the opulence of the New Jerusalem and the adornment of the high priest's breastplate, symbolizing the glory and holiness of God's presence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition beryl NASB Translation beryl (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 969: βήρυλλοςβήρυλλος, βηρυλλου, ὁ, ἡ, beryl, a precious stone of a pale green color (Pliny, h. n. 37, 5 (20) (i. e. 37, 79)): Revelation 21:20. (Tobit 13:17; neuter βηρύλλιον, equivalent to שֹׁהַם, Exodus 28:20; Exodus 36:20 ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance beryl. Of uncertain derivation; a "beryl" -- beryl. Forms and Transliterations βηρύλλιον βηρυλλος βήρυλλος berullos bērullos beryllos bēryllos bḗryllosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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