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Hebrew · H306

אַחְלָמָה

A gem, probably the amethyst

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אַחְלָמָהH306

What does אַחְלָמָה mean in the Bible?

אַחְלָמָה is a Hebrew word meaning "a gem, probably the amethyst".

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Questions this entry answers

What does אַחְלָמָה mean in the Bible?

אַחְלָמָה is a Hebrew word meaning "a gem, probably the amethyst".

How does the BSB render H306?

The BSB source-word alignment has 2 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include and an amethyst (2).

Where does אַחְלָמָה appear in Scripture?

The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Exodus 28:19. Its strongest book concentrations include Exodus (2).

Source Word Evidence

BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.

How English Renders It
and an amethyst2×Exodus 28:19, Exodus 39:12
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Exodus 28:19וְאַחְלָֽמָה׃toand an amethystConjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singularExodus 39:12וְאַחְלָֽמָה׃toand an amethystConjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Usage map

A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.

First aligned rowExodus 28:19
Aligned rows2
Books represented1
Exodus2
Source forms
וְאַחְלָֽמָה׃2xwə·’aḥ·lā·māhExodus 28:19, Exodus 39:12
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular2xExodus 28:19, Exodus 39:12
Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain

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