יַהֲלֹם

Strong’s Definition

a precious stone, probably onyx

Etymology & Derivation

from H1986 (הָלַם) (in the sense of hardness);

KJV Usage

diamond.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.a precious stone (known for its hardness)
• 2.perhaps the jasper, onyx, or diamond

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: yahălôm; Pronunciation: yah-hal-ome'