◄ 5116. topazion ►
Strong's Lexicon topazion: Topaz Original Word: τοπάζιον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: topazion Pronunciation: to-PAH-zee-on Phonetic Spelling: (top-ad'-zee-on) Definition: Topaz Meaning: topaz. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "τοπάζιος" (topazios), which refers to the gemstone topaz. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 6357: פִּטְדָּה (pitdah) - This Hebrew term is often translated as "topaz" and is used in the context of the high priest's breastplate in Exodus 28:17. Usage: The term "topazion" refers to the precious gemstone known as topaz. In biblical contexts, it is often associated with beauty, value, and divine craftsmanship. Topaz is one of the stones mentioned in the description of the New Jerusalem and the high priest's breastplate, symbolizing purity and divine glory. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, topaz was highly prized for its beauty and rarity. It was often used in jewelry and religious artifacts. The Greeks and Romans believed topaz had protective powers and could even dispel enchantments. The gemstone was mined in various locations, including the island of Topazios (now Zabargad) in the Red Sea, which is believed to be the origin of its name. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition a topaz NASB Translation topaz (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5116: τοπάζιον τοπάζιον, τοπαζιου, τό (neuter of the adjective τοπαζιος, from τόπαζος), topaz, a greenish-yellow precious stone (our chrysolith (see BB. DD., especially Riehm, under the word Edelsteine 18)): Revelation 21:20 (Diodorus, Strabo; the Sept. for פִּטְדָה, Exodus 28:17; Exodus 36:17 (); Ezekiel 28:13. The Greek writings more commonly use the form τόπαζος). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance topaz. Neuter of a presumed derivative (alternately) of topazos (a "topaz"; of uncertain origin); a gem, probably the chrysolite -- topaz. Forms and Transliterations τοπαζιον τοπάζιον τοπάρχαι τοπάρχας τοπάρχου τοπαρχών topazion topázion Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Revelation 21:20 N-NNS GRK: ὁ ἔνατος τοπάζιον ὁ δέκατος NAS: the ninth, topaz; the tenth, KJV: the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, INT: the ninth topaz the tenth Strong's Greek 5116 1 Occurrence τοπάζιον — 1 Occ.