Strong's Lexicon yahalom: Diamond Original Word: יַהֲלֹם Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to strike or smite Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "yahalom," as the Greek New Testament does not specifically mention the stones of the High Priest's breastplate. However, the general term for precious stones in Greek is λίθος (lithos - Strong's G3037). Usage: The term "yahalom" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a precious stone, specifically a diamond. It is one of the stones mentioned in the High Priest's breastplate, known as the "breastplate of judgment," which was worn by the High Priest of Israel as described in the book of Exodus. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, gemstones were highly valued not only for their beauty and rarity but also for their symbolic significance. The breastplate of the High Priest contained twelve stones, each representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The diamond, or "yahalom," was likely chosen for its hardness and brilliance, symbolizing strength and purity. The use of such stones in religious garments underscores the importance of beauty and craftsmanship in worship and the representation of divine truths. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom halam Definition (a precious stone) perhaps jasper or onyx NASB Translation diamond (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs יַהֲלֹם noun [masculine] a precious stone, jasper ? (so ᵐ5 ᵑ9), or onyx? (compare Di Exodus 28:18) (apparently from v הלם; owing to its hardness, as able to smite, hammer?) — mentioned in lists of precious stones Exodus 28:18; Exodus 39:11; Ezekiel 28:13. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance diamond From halam (in the sense of hardness); a precious stone, probably onyx -- diamond. see HEBREW halam Forms and Transliterations וְיָהֲלֹ֗ם וְיָהֲלֹֽם׃ ויהלם ויהלם׃ veyahaLom wə·yā·hă·lōm wəyāhălōmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:18 HEB: נֹ֥פֶךְ סַפִּ֖יר וְיָהֲלֹֽם׃ NAS: a turquoise, a sapphire and a diamond; KJV: a sapphire, and a diamond. INT: A turquoise A sapphire diamond Exodus 39:11 Ezekiel 28:13 3 Occurrences |
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