Strongs Number: G271
- Greek Word
- ἀμέθυστος
- Transliteration
- amethustos
- Phonetic
- am-eth'-oos_tos
- Part of Speech
- Noun Feminine
- Strongs Definition
-
the amethyst (supposed to prevent intoxication)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. amethyst, a precious stone of a violet and purple colour
- Origin
- From G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3184
- Bible Usage
- amethyst.