The meaning of “תַּרְשִׁישׁ”
Understanding tarshîysh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably of foreign derivation (compare תַּרְשִׁישׁ) beryl. - a gem, perhaps the topaz 1) a precious stone or semi-preci...
תַּרְשִׁישׁ
probably of foreign derivation (compare תַּרְשִׁישׁ) beryl. - a gem, perhaps the topaz 1) a precious stone or semi-precious gem 1a) perhaps a chrysolite, yellow jasper, or other yellow coloured stone
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 39:13 | “And the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper: they were inclosed in ouches of gold in their inclosings.” Word: תַּרְשִׁישׁ (tarshîysh) | |
| Song of Solomon 5:14 | “His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires.” Word: תַּרְשִׁישׁ (tarshîysh) | |
| Ezekiel 10:9 | “And when I looked, behold the four wheels by the cherubims, one wheel by one cherub, and another wheel by another cherub: and the appearance of the wheels was as the colour of a beryl stone.” Word: תַּרְשִׁישׁ (tarshîysh) | |
| Daniel 10:6 | “His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.” Word: תַּרְשִׁישׁ (tarshîysh) |
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