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The meaning of ὑάκινθος

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Definition

of uncertain derivation jacinth. - the "hyacinth" or "jacinth", i.e. some gem of a deep blue color, probably the zirkon

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ὑάκινθος

Phonetichoo-ak'-in-thos
Transliterationhyákinthos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain derivation jacinth. - the "hyacinth" or "jacinth", i.e. some gem of a deep blue color, probably the zirkon

Scripture References

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1 total references
ReferenceText
Revelation 21:20

The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.

Word: ὑάκινθος (hyákinthos)

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