Strongs Number: H306
- Hebrew Word
- אַחְלָמָה
- Transliteration
- ʼachlâmâh
- Phonetic
- akh-law'-maw
- Part of Speech
- Noun Feminine
- Strongs Definition
-
a {gem} probably the amethyst
- BDB Definition
-
1. amethyst, a gem in the third row on the ephod, breastplate of judgment worn by the high priest. Transliteration of the Septuagint word. Identification is not certain but is a purple stone perhaps a corundum or red or brown jasper.
- Origin
- Perhaps from H2492 (and thus dream stone)
- Bible Usage
- amethyst.