Diamond
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Smith's Bible Dictionary
Diamond

(Heb. yahalom), a gem crystallized carbon, the most valued and brilliant of precious stones, remarkable for its hardness, the third precious stone in the second row on the breastplate of the high priest, (Exodus 28:18; 39:11) and mentioned by Ezekiel, (Ezekiel 28:13) among the precious stones of the king of Tyre. Some suppose yahalom to be the "emerald." Respecting shamir , which is translated "Diamond" in (Jeremiah 17:1) see under ADAMANT.

ATS Bible Dictionary
Diamond

The hardest and most brilliant of gems, very rare and costly. The largest diamonds known in the world, procured from India and Brazil, are guarded among the royal treasures of England, Russia, etc., and valued at immense sums. Common diamonds are used not only for ornaments, but for cutting and graving hard substances, Jeremiah 17:1. The Hebrew word here used is called "adamant" in Ezekiel 3:9 Zechariah 7:12. See ADAMANT. These is another Hebrew word also translated "diamond," Exodus 28:18 39:11 Ezekiel 28:13, and thought by some to mean the topaz. The diamond is carbon in its purest and crystalline form.

Easton's Bible Dictionary

(1.) A precious gem (Hebrews yahalom', in allusion to its hardness), otherwise unknown, the sixth, i.e., the third in the second row, in the breastplate of the high priest, with the name of Naphtali engraven on it (Exodus 28:18; 39:11; R.V. marg., "sardonyx.")

(2.) A precious stone (Hebrews shamir', a sharp point) mentioned in Jeremiah 17:1. From its hardness it was used for cutting and perforating other minerals. It is rendered "adamant" (q.v.) in Ezek. 3:9, Zechariah 7:12. It is the hardest and most valuable of precious stones.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (n.) A precious stone or gem excelling in brilliancy and beautiful play of prismatic colors, and remarkable for extreme hardness.

2. (n.) A geometrical figure, consisting of four equal straight lines, and having two of the interior angles acute and two obtuse; a rhombus; a lozenge.

3. (n.) One of a suit of playing cards, stamped with the figure of a diamond.

4. (n.) A pointed projection, like a four-sided pyramid, used for ornament in lines or groups.

5. (n.) The infield; the square space, 90 feet on a side, having the bases at its angles.

6. (n.) The smallest kind of type in English printing, except that called brilliant, which is seldom seen.

7. (a.) Resembling a diamond; made of, or abounding in, diamonds; as, a diamond chain; a diamond field.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
DIAMOND

di'-a-mund. See STONES, PRECIOUS.

Strong's Hebrew
8068. shamir -- a thorn, adamant, flint
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition a thorn, adamant, flint NASB Word Usage
briars (8), diamond (1), emery (1), flint (1). adamant stone, brier, diamond. ...
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3095. yahalom -- (a precious stone) perhaps jasper or onyx
... yahalom. 3096 . (a precious stone) perhaps jasper or onyx. Transliteration: yahalom
Phonetic Spelling: (yah-hal-ome') Short Definition: diamond. ... diamond. ...
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Library

When Diamond Went Home to Breakfast, He Found his Father and ...
... Chapter 9 When Diamond went home to breakfast, he found his father and mother
already seated at? ... How do you feel yourself, Diamond, my boy?". ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 9 when diamond went.htm

It was Friday Night, and Diamond, Like the Rest of the Household.. ...
... Chapter 32 It was Friday night, and Diamond, like the rest of the household?
It was Friday night, and Diamond, like the rest of ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 32 it was friday.htm

When Diamond Got Round the Corner of the Hay...
... Chapter 2 When Diamond got round the corner of the hay? When Diamond got
round the corner of the hay, for a moment he hesitated. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 2 when diamond got.htm

When Diamond Got Home He Found his Father at Home Already...
... Chapter 23 When Diamond got home he found his father at home already?
When Diamond got home he found his father at home already ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 23 when diamond got.htm

That Diamond had Fallen Fast Asleep is Very Evident from the ...
... Chapter 8 That Diamond had fallen fast asleep is very evident from the
strange things he now? That Diamond had fallen fast asleep ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 8 that diamond had.htm

Diamond Woke Very Early in the Morning, and Thought what a Curious ...
... Chapter 3 Diamond woke very early in the morning, and thought what a curious
dream he had? Diamond woke very early in the morning ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 3 diamond woke very.htm

One Day when Old Diamond was Standing with his Nose in his Bag ...
... Chapter 19 One day when old Diamond was standing with his nose in his bag between
Pall? ... When he lifted them, he saw the face of Diamond looking up in his. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 19 one day when.htm

I did not See Diamond for a Week or So after This...
... Chapter 38 I did not see Diamond for a week or so after this? ... But Diamond
never troubled his head about what people thought of him. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 38 i did not.htm

The Next Night Diamond was Seated by his Open Window...
... Chapter 37 The next night Diamond was seated by his open window? ... "Are you ready,
Diamond?" she asked. "Yes," answered Diamond, "quite ready.". ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 37 the next night.htm

A Few Nights after This, Diamond Woke up Suddenly...
... Chapter 18 A few nights after this, Diamond woke up suddenly? A few nights
after this, Diamond woke up suddenly, believing he ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 18 a few nights.htm

Thesaurus
Diamond (5 Occurrences)
... a rhombus; a lozenge. 3. (n.) One of a suit of playing cards, stamped with
the figure of a diamond. 4. (n.) A pointed projection ...
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Adamant (2 Occurrences)
... (Hebrews shamir), Ezek. 3:9. The Greek word adamas means diamond. This stone
is not referred to, but corundum or some kind of hard steel. ...
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Carbuncle (6 Occurrences)
... the mansions above. Next to the diamond it is the hardest and most costly
of all precious stones. Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n ...
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Quarrel (22 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) A square or lozenge-shaped paving tile. 6. (n.) A glazier's diamond. 7.
(n.) A four-sided cutting tool or chisel having a diamond-shaped end. ...
/q/quarrel.htm - 15k

Water (4571 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) The limpidity and luster of a precious stone, especially a diamond; as,
a diamond of the first water, that is, perfectly pure and transparent. ...
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Rose (279 Occurrences)
... 9. (n.) The color of a rose; rose-red; pink. 10. (n.) A diamond. See Rose diamond,
below. 11. (vt) To render rose-colored; to redden; to flush. 12. ...
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Brilliant (5 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A diamond or other gem of the finest cut, formed into faces and facets,
so as to reflect and refract the light, by which it is rendered more brilliant. ...
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Stylus (2 Occurrences)
... the signal into sound; also called needle. The stylus is frequently composed
of metal or diamond. 3. (n.) The needle-like device ...
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Pen (16 Occurrences)
... For this purpose bodkins of bronze, iron, bone or ivory were used (Job 19:24 Isaiah
8:1 Jeremiah 17:1). In Jeremiah 17:1 a diamond is also mentioned as being ...
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Diana (5 Occurrences)

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Resources
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Concordance
Diamond (5 Occurrences)

Exodus 28:18
And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Exodus 39:11
And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Jeremiah 17:1
The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond: it is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and on the horns of your altars;
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Ezekiel 3:9
Like a diamond harder than rock I have made your brow: have no fear of them and do not be overcome by their looks, for they are an uncontrolled people.
(BBE)

Ezekiel 28:13
Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.
(KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS)

Subtopics

Diamond

Diamond: One of the Jewels in the Breastplate

Related Terms

Adamant (2 Occurrences)

Carbuncle (6 Occurrences)

Quarrel (22 Occurrences)

Water (4571 Occurrences)

Rose (279 Occurrences)

Brilliant (5 Occurrences)

Stylus (2 Occurrences)

Pen (16 Occurrences)

Diana (5 Occurrences)

Nail (9 Occurrences)

Uncut (5 Occurrences)

Girdle (44 Occurrences)

Inscribed (20 Occurrences)

Field (390 Occurrences)

Transparent (7 Occurrences)

Tambours (8 Occurrences)

Table (125 Occurrences)

Tabrets (6 Occurrences)

Tool (13 Occurrences)

Rough (24 Occurrences)

Return (499 Occurrences)

Engraven (3 Occurrences)

Diameter (1 Occurrence)

Drop (32 Occurrences)

Delos

Mount (311 Occurrences)

Mounting (3 Occurrences)

Pearl (5 Occurrences)

Carnelian (5 Occurrences)

Cyprus (12 Occurrences)

Sardius (5 Occurrences)

Style (5 Occurrences)

Smaragd (3 Occurrences)

Settings (19 Occurrences)

Sparkle (1 Occurrence)

Surface (71 Occurrences)

Crown (94 Occurrences)

Pigeon (3 Occurrences)

Flint (12 Occurrences)

Brow (24 Occurrences)

Store-houses (32 Occurrences)

Serpent (40 Occurrences)

Tablet (7 Occurrences)

Produced (39 Occurrences)

Uncontrolled (58 Occurrences)

Sockets (44 Occurrences)

Altars (55 Occurrences)

Engraved (62 Occurrences)

Graven (61 Occurrences)

Wast (84 Occurrences)

Hardness (11 Occurrences)

Horns (104 Occurrences)

Iron (104 Occurrences)

Writing (194 Occurrences)

Tablets (31 Occurrences)

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