ΣΑΡΔΟΝΥΧΟΣ, σαρδονυχος
SARDONYCHOS, sardonychos
Sounds Like: sar-DOH-ny-khos
Translations: sardonyx, a sardonyx
From the root: ΣΑΡΔΟΝΥΧΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to sardonyx, a type of gemstone. It is a compound word, combining 'sard' (a reddish-brown chalcedony) and 'onyx' (a type of chalcedony with parallel bands). It is typically used to describe the stone itself, often in contexts where precious stones are listed or described.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G4556 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 7 — 7:161
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