Strong's H7718 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שֹׁהַם (shôham)

Pronunciation: sho'-ham

POS: sho'-ham Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from an unused root probably mean to blanch;

Definition: from an unused root probably mean to blanch; a gem, probably the beryl (from its pale green color); onyx.

KJV Usage: onyx.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) a precious stone or gem
• 2. 1a) probably onyx, chrysoprasus, beryl, malachite

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G4556
• GREEK G4665

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