Strong's Lexicon bareqeth: Emerald, Beryl Original Word: בָּרֶקֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּרַק (baraq), meaning "to flash" or "to gleam." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "bareqeth," the Greek word "σμάραγδος" (smaragdos, Strong's G4665) is often used to refer to emeralds in the Septuagint and the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "bareqeth" refers to a precious gemstone, specifically an emerald or beryl, known for its bright, green color and brilliance. It is used in the Bible to describe one of the stones set in the High Priest's breastplate, symbolizing beauty, value, and divine favor. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, gemstones were highly valued for their beauty and rarity. The High Priest's breastplate, also known as the "breastplate of judgment," contained twelve stones, each representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The use of "bareqeth" in this context highlights the importance of the tribe it represents and the divine connection between God and His people. Emeralds and beryls were also prized in other ancient cultures, often associated with royalty and divine protection. Brown-Driver-Briggs בָּרֶ֫קֶת noun feminine a precious stone, emerald, according to ᵐ5 ᵑ9 Josephus; (from flashing, sparkling; LagRel. Jur. Ecclesiastes 10. compare Sanskrit markata, Greek μάραγδος, ζμύραγδος) Exodus 28:17; Exodus 39:10 (both P). בָּֽרְקַת noun feminine id., Ezekiel 28:13, compare Ges§ 80 R. 2 PinskEinl. 73. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance carbuncle Or barkath {baw-rek-ath'}; from baraq; a gem (as flashing), perhaps the emerald -- carbuncle. see HEBREW baraq Forms and Transliterations וּבָרְקַ֖ת וּבָרֶ֔קֶת וברקת ū·ḇā·rə·qaṯ ū·ḇā·re·qeṯ ūḇārəqaṯ ūḇāreqeṯ uvareKat uvaReketLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:17 HEB: אֹ֤דֶם פִּטְדָה֙ וּבָרֶ֔קֶת הַטּ֖וּר הָאֶחָֽד׃ NAS: of ruby, topaz and emerald; KJV: a topaz, and a carbuncle: [this shall be] the first INT: of ruby topaz and emerald a row the first Exodus 39:10 Ezekiel 28:13 3 Occurrences |
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