Lexicon smaragdos: Emerald Original Word: σμάραγδος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance emerald. Of uncertain derivation; the emerald or green gem so called -- emerald. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition an emerald NASB Translation emerald (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4665: σμάραγδοςσμάραγδος, σμαράγδου, ὁ (but apparently feminine in the earlier writ, cf. Theophrast. lap. 4, 23; in Herodotus its gender cannot be determined; cf. Stephanus Thesaurus, under the word), Latinsmaragdus (A. V. emerald), a transparent precious stone noted especially for its light green color: Revelation 21:19. (From Herodotus down; the Sept.. On the derivation of the word see Vanicek, Fremdwörter, under the word. On its relation to our 'emerald' (disputed by King, Antique Gems, p. 27ff), see Reihm, HWB, under the word 'Edelsteine', 17; Deane in the 'Bible Educator', vol. ii., p. 350f.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from ancient Greek, possibly related to the Semitic root "b-r-q," meaning "to flash" or "to shine," reflecting the gemstone's lustrous quality.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of precious stones, including emeralds, is יָרָק (yarak), which means "green" or "verdant." However, specific references to emeralds in the Hebrew Bible are less frequent, and the term may be more generally associated with green stones or jewels. Usage: The term σμάραγδος is used in the New Testament to describe a precious stone, specifically an emerald, which is often associated with beauty, value, and divine splendor. Context: The Greek word σμάραγδος appears in the New Testament in the context of describing the heavenly vision of the New Jerusalem. In Revelation 21:19, the foundations of the city wall are adorned with various precious stones, including the emerald. The emerald is noted for its deep green color, symbolizing life, renewal, and immortality. In ancient times, emeralds were highly prized and often associated with royalty and divine favor. The use of σμάραγδος in Revelation highlights the glory and magnificence of the heavenly city, reflecting the splendor and perfection of God's creation. The emerald's inclusion among the foundation stones signifies the enduring and precious nature of the New Jerusalem, a place of eternal beauty and divine presence. Forms and Transliterations εσμίκρυνας εσμίκρυνε εσμικρύνθη σμάραγδον σμαραγδος σμάραγδος σμαράγδου σμήγμα σμήγμασι σμικρυνθήσεται σμίλακά σμίλαξ σμυρίτης smaragdos smáragdosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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