Strong's H3958 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: לֶשֶׁם (leshem)

Pronunciation: leh'-shem

POS: leh'-shem Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from an unused root of uncertain meaning;

Definition: from an unused root of uncertain meaning; a gem, perhaps the jacinth; ligure.

KJV Usage: ligure.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) a precious stone
• 2. 1a) a precious stone in the high priest's breast-plate
• 3. 1a1) probably jacinth or ligure

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