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Diamond
Bible Dictionary of Animals, Plants and other Objects
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Comments: Diamonds
From Easton: (1.) A precious gem (Heb. yahalom', in allusion to its hardness), otherwise unknown, the sixth, i.e., the third in the second row, in the breastplate of the high priest, with the name of Naphtali engraven on it (Exodus 28:18; Exodus 39:11; R.V. marg., "sardonyx.")
(2.) A precious stone (Heb. shamir', a sharp point) mentioned in Jeremiah 17:1. From its hardness it was used for cutting and perforating other minerals. It is rendered "adamant" (q.v.) in Ezekiel 3:9, Zechariah 7:12. It is the hardest and most valuable of precious stones.
Verses:
- Exodus 28:18
- Exodus 39:11
- Jeremiah 17:1
- Ezekiel 3:9
- Ezekiel 28:13
- Zechariah 7:12
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