Redirected from ϲαπφιρον, replacing lunate sigma Ϲϲ with normal sigma Σσ/ς.
ΣΑΠΦΙΡΟΝ, σαπφιρον
SAPPHIRON, sapphiron
Sounds Like: sap-FEE-ron
Translations: sapphire, a sapphire
From the root: ΣΑΠΦΕΙΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the precious stone, sapphire. In ancient times, the term 'sapphire' might have encompassed other blue stones like lapis lazuli, as the modern definition of sapphire was not yet precise. It is used to describe the material or the stone itself.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G4552 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Isaiah — 54:11
From the same root
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