tekeleth


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violet, violet thread
Original Word: תְּכֵ֫לֶת
Transliteration: tekeleth
Phonetic Spelling: (tek-ay'-leth)
Short Definition: blue
Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
violet, violet thread
NASB Word Usage
blue (43), purple (1), violet (5).

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blue

Probably for shcheleth; the cerulean mussel, i.e. The color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith -- blue.

see HEBREW shcheleth


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