Strong's H8504 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: תְּכֵלֶת (tᵉkêleth)

Pronunciation: tek-ay'-leth

POS: tek-ay'-leth Morph: n-f

Exegesis: probably for ;

Definition: probably for שְׁחֶלֶת; the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith; blue.

KJV Usage: blue.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) violet, violet stuff
• 2. 1a) violet thread
• 3. 1b) violet stuff or fabric
• 4. 2) (TWOT) blue (covering spectrum from brilliant red through deep purple)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G5098
• GREEK G5191
• GREEK G5192

Blue Letter Bible entry