Lexicon Sapphiré: Sapphire Original Word: σάπφειρος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sapphira. Feminine of sappheiros; Sapphire, an Israelitess -- Sapphira. see GREEK sappheiros NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Aramaic origin, cf. sappir Definition Sapphira, a Christian woman NASB Translation Sapphira (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4551: ΣαπφείρῃΣαπφείρῃ, dative Σαπφείρῃ (R G T WH), Σαπφειρα (L Tr; cf. (WHs Appendix, p. 156); Buttmann, 11; (Winer's Grammar, 62 (61))), ἡ (either Aram. ספירא, i. e. 'beautiful'; Peshitto )rYPS [ Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from Hebrew סַפִּיר (sappir)Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • 5601 סַפִּיר (sappir): This Hebrew term is the direct equivalent of the Greek σάπφειρος and is used in the Old Testament to describe the sapphire stone. It appears in several passages, including Exodus 24:10, where it describes the pavement under God's feet as being like sapphire, and in Ezekiel 1:26, where the throne of God is likened to the appearance of sapphire stone. Usage: The term σάπφειρος is used in the New Testament to describe a precious stone, specifically a sapphire, which is often associated with beauty, value, and divine splendor. Context: The Greek word σάπφειρος refers to the sapphire, a gemstone renowned for its striking blue color and brilliance. In biblical literature, sapphires are often mentioned in contexts that highlight their beauty and worth, symbolizing divine favor and heavenly glory. The sapphire is one of the stones set in the foundation of the New Jerusalem, as described in the Book of Revelation, signifying its importance and value in the eschatological vision of the new creation. Forms and Transliterations Σαπφειρη Σαπφείρῃ Σαπφίρῃ Sapphire Sapphirē Sapphírei SapphírēiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |