סַפִּיר
A gem (perhaps used for scratching other substances), probably the sapphire
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What does סַפִּיר (sapiyr) mean in the Bible?
סַפִּיר (sapiyr) is a Hebrew word meaning "a gem (perhaps used for scratching other substances), probably the sapphire". a gem (perhaps used for scratching other substances), probably the sapphire BDB: sapphire Usage: sapphire.
Full entry for סַפִּיר (H5601) · Browse the biblical lexicon
Meaning
A precious blue stone prized for hardness; symbolizes heavenly beauty and divine splendor in visions
a gem (perhaps used for scratching other substances), probably the sapphire BDB: sapphire Usage: sapphire.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Cross-Language Connections
Greek words that correspond to or develop the meaning of this Hebrew word in the New Testament.