H5306Hebrewnōp̄eḵ
נֹפֶךְ
emerald.
4
Total Occurrences
2
Books
4
Old Testament
0
New Testament
Detailed Definition
- 1a precious stone in the high priest's breastplate
- 2perhaps an emerald, turquoise, ruby, or carbuncle
- 3jewels imported from tyre
Etymology & Derivation
from an unused root meaning to glisten;
Scholarly Notes
Transliteration: nôphek; Pronunciation: no'-fek