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Lexicon :: Strong's G271 - amethystos

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ἀμέθυστος
Transliteration
amethystos (Key)
Pronunciation
am-eth'-oos-tos
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From ἄλφα (G1) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of μεθύω (G3184)
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s)
TR
1x in 1 unique form(s)
LXX
3x in 2 unique form(s)
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Strong’s Definitions

ἀμέθυστος améthystos, am-eth'-oos-tos; from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3184; the "amethyst" (supposed to prevent intoxication):—amethyst.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's G271 in the following manner: amethyst (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's G271 in the following manner: amethyst (1x).
  1. amethyst, a precious stone of a violet and purple colour

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀμέθυστος améthystos, am-eth'-oos-tos; from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3184; the "amethyst" (supposed to prevent intoxication):—amethyst.
STRONGS G271:
ἀμέθυστος, -ου, , amethyst, a precious stone of a violet and purple color (Exodus 28:19; according to Phavorinus so called διὰ τὸ ἀπείργειν τῆς μέθης [so Plutarch, quaest. conviv. iii. 1, 3, 6]): Revelation 21:20. [Cf. B. D. under the word.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Exodus
28:19
Revelation
21:20

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G271 matches the Greek ἀμέθυστος (amethystos),
which occurs 3 times in 3 verses in the LXX Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 28:19 - The third row will contain an orange jacinth, an agate, and a purple amethyst.
Unchecked Copy BoxExo 39:12 - The third row contained an orange jacinth, an agate, and a purple amethyst.
Unchecked Copy BoxEze 28:13 - You were in Eden,
the garden of God.
Your clothing was adorned with every precious stone[fn]
red carnelian, pale-green peridot, white moonstone,
blue-green beryl, onyx, green jasper,
blue lapis lazuli, turquoise, and emerald—
all beautifully crafted for you
and set in the finest gold.
They were given to you
on the day you were created.
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