Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “לֶשֶׁם”
Understanding leshem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
ligure. - a gem, perhaps the jacinth 1) a precious stone 1a) a precious stone in the high priest's breast-plate 1a1) pro...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
לֶשֶׁם
Phoneticleh'-shem
Transliterationleshem
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
ligure. - a gem, perhaps the jacinth 1) a precious stone 1a) a precious stone in the high priest's breast-plate 1a1) probably jacinth or ligure
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 28:19 | “And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.” Word: לֶשֶׁם (leshem) | |
| Exodus 39:12 | “And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.” Word: לֶשֶׁם (leshem) |