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Lexicon :: Strong's H7718 - šōham

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שֹׁהַם
Transliteration
šōham
Pronunciation
sho'-ham
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From an unused root probably mean to blanch
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TWOT Reference: 2337

Strong’s Definitions

שֹׁהַם shôham, sho'-ham; from an unused root probably mean to blanch; a gem, probably the beryl (from its pale green color):—onyx.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x

The KJV translates Strong's H7718 in the following manner: onyx (11x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x
The KJV translates Strong's H7718 in the following manner: onyx (11x).

  1. a precious stone or gem

    1. probably onyx, chrysoprasus, beryl, malachite

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
שֹׁהַם shôham, sho'-ham; from an unused root probably mean to blanch; a gem, probably the beryl (from its pale green color):—onyx.
STRONGS H7718: Abbreviations
† I. שֹׁ֫הַם noun masculineJob 28:16 a gem, identification dubious, Vrss vary; onyx or chrysoprasus RiHWB 2, 336 f., onyx TaylorHast. DB iii. 624, beryl RidgewayEncy. Bib. 545, malachite Myresib. 4808, etc.; compare also DrGenesis 2:12 (√ unknown; perhaps loan-word, compare Assyrian sâmtu DlWB 488); — אֶבֶן הַשּׁ׳ Genesis 2:12 (J; +הַבְּדֹלַח), in land Ḥavilah; אַבְנֵי שׁ׳ Exodus 25:7; Exodus 28:9; Exodus 35:9, 27; Exodus 39:6 (all P), 1 Chronicles 29:2; אֶבֶן omitted Ezekiel 28:13; Exodus 28:20; Exodus 39:13 (both P; all in lists of gems); יָקָר וְסַמִּיר שׁ׳ Job 28:16.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

2:12; 2:12

Exodus

25:7; 28:9; 28:20; 35:9; 35:27; 39:6; 39:13

1 Chronicles

29:2

Job

28:16; 28:16

Ezekiel

28:13

H7718

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H7718 matches the Hebrew שֹׁהַם (šōham),
which occurs 11 times in 11 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 2:12 - The gold of that land is exceptionally pure; aromatic resin and onyx stone are also found there.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 25:7

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 25:7 - onyx stones, and other gemstones to be set in the ephod and the priest’s chestpiece.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 28:9

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 28:9 - “Take two onyx stones, and engrave on them the names of the tribes of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 28:20

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 28:20 - The fourth row will contain a blue-green beryl, an onyx, and a green jasper. All these stones will be set in gold filigree.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:9

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:9 - onyx stones, and other gemstones to be set in the ephod and the priest’s chestpiece.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 35:27

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 35:27 - The leaders brought onyx stones and the special gemstones to be set in the ephod and the priest’s chestpiece.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 39:6

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 39:6 - They mounted the two onyx stones in settings of gold filigree. The stones were engraved with the names of the tribes of Israel, just as a seal is engraved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 39:13

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 39:13 - The fourth row contained a blue-green beryl, an onyx, and a green jasper. All these stones were set in gold filigree.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 29:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:2 - Using every resource at my command, I have gathered as much as I could for building the Temple of my God. Now there is enough gold, silver, bronze, iron, and wood, as well as great quantities of onyx, other precious stones, costly jewels, and all kinds of fine stone and marble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 28:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:16 - It’s worth more than all the gold of Ophir,
greater than precious onyx or lapis lazuli.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 28:13

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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