Jump to: Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms • Resources Smith's Bible Dictionary Onyx(a nail) is the translation of the Hebrew shoham ; but there is some doubt as to its signification. Some writers believe that the "beryl" is intended; but the balance of authority is in favor of some variety of the onyx. ("The onyx is not a transparent stone, but as the color of the flesh appears through the nail (Greek onyx) on the human body, so the reddish mass which is below shines delicately through the whitish surface of the onyx. There are several varieties. White and reddish stripes alternating form the sardonyx; white and reddish gray, the chalcedony. When polished it has a fine lustre, and is easily wrought into a gem of great beauty."-Rosenmiller. ATS Bible Dictionary OnyxA nail, the eleventh stone in the high priest's breastplate, Exodus 28:20. The modern onyx has some resemblance to the agate; and the color of the body of the stone is like that of the human nail; hence its name. The Hebrew word so translated is not known with certainty to signify the onyx; but denoted some valuable stone, Genesis 2:12; Exodus 25:7; 28:9-12,20. A species of marble resembling the onyx was known to the Greeks, and may have been the "onyx-stones" stored up by David for the temple, 1 Chronicles 29:2. Easton's Bible Dictionary A hail; claw; hoof, (Hebrews shoham), a precious stone adorning the breast-plate of the high priest and the shoulders of the ephod (Exodus 28:9-12, 20; 35:27; Job 28:16; Ezek. 28:13). It was found in the land of Havilah (Genesis 2:12). The LXX. translates the Hebrew word by smaragdos, an emerald. Some think that the sardonyx is meant. But the onyx differs from the sardonyx in this, that while the latter has two layers (black and white) the former has three (black, white, and red). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (n.) Chalcedony in parallel layers of different shades of color. It is used for making cameos, the figure being cut in one layer with the next as a ground.International Standard Bible Encyclopedia ONYXon'-iks o'-niks. Greek 4557. sardonux -- sardonyx ... sardonyx. From the base of sardios and onux (the nail of a finger; hence the "onyx" stone); a "sardonyx", ie The gem so called -- sardonyx. see GREEK sardios. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4557.htm - 6k Strong's Hebrew 7718. shoham -- (a gem) perhaps an onyx... 7717, 7718. shoham. 7719 . (a gem) perhaps an onyx. Transliteration: shoham Phonetic Spelling: (sho'-ham) Short Definition: onyx. ... /hebrew/7718.htm - 6k 3095. yahalom -- (a precious stone) perhaps jasper or onyx Library Introduction. High Priest Books of the Hebrew Canon. Introduction. Modesty in Apparel Becoming to Women, The Power of Little Things. Fragment vi. In a Similar Manner Should He Conduct Himself to ... On Counter Promises. Trust in God --True Wisdom First Impressions The Scriptural Account of Paradise. Thesaurus Onyx (16 Occurrences)... But the onyx differs from the sardonyx in this, that while the latter has two layers (black and white) the former has three (black, white, and red). ...ONYX. ... /o/onyx.htm - 12k Onyx-stones (1 Occurrence) Onyx-stone (1 Occurrence) Mounted (32 Occurrences) Onycha (1 Occurrence) Ouches (8 Occurrences) Settings (19 Occurrences) Ephod (45 Occurrences) Jasper (8 Occurrences) Gems (5 Occurrences) Resources What is the meaning of Pishon in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does the Bible say about crystals? | GotQuestions.org Summary of the Book of Ezekiel - Bible Survey | GotQuestions.org Onyx: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Onyx (16 Occurrences)Romans 16:18 Revelation 21:20 Genesis 2:12 Exodus 25:7 Exodus 28:9 Exodus 28:18 Exodus 28:20 Exodus 35:9 Exodus 35:27 Exodus 39:6 Exodus 39:11 Exodus 39:13 1 Chronicles 29:2 Esther 1:6 Job 28:16 Ezekiel 28:13 Subtopics Onyx used in Erecting the Temple Onyx: Contributed by Israelites for the Priests' Garments Onyx: Seen in the Foundations of the City of the New Jerusalem in John's Apocalyptic Vision Related Terms |