H306Hebrew

אַחְלָמָה

amethyst.

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Detailed Definition

  • 1amethyst, a gem in the third row on the ephod, breastplate of judgment worn by the high priest. transliteration of the septuagint word. identification is not certain but is a purple stone perhaps a corundum or red or brown jasper.

Etymology & Derivation

perhaps from H2492 (חָלַם) (and thus dream-stone);

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: ʼachlâmâh; Pronunciation: akh-law'-maw