What does יַהֲלֹם mean in the Bible?
יַהֲלֹם is a Hebrew word meaning "a precious stone, probably onyx".
Hebrew · H3095
יַהֲלֹם
A precious stone, probably onyx
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יַהֲלֹםH3095
What does יַהֲלֹם mean in the Bible?
יַהֲלֹם is a Hebrew word meaning "a precious stone, probably onyx".
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Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H3095?
The BSB source-word alignment has 3 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include and a diamond (2), and diamond (1).
Where does יַהֲלֹם appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Exodus 28:18. Its strongest book concentrations include Exodus (2), Ezekiel (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itand a diamond2×Exodus 28:18, Exodus 39:11
and diamond1×Ezekiel 28:13
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Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowExodus 28:18
Aligned rows3
Books represented2
Exodus2Ezekiel1
Source forms
וְיָהֲלֹֽם׃2xwə·yā·hă·lōmExodus 28:18, Exodus 39:11
וְיָהֲלֹ֗ם1xwə·yā·hă·lōmEzekiel 28:13
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular3xExodus 28:18, Exodus 39:11, Ezekiel 28:13
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. a precious stone, probably onyx
Source Gloss
a precious stone, probably onyx
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
a precious stone, probably onyx BDB: jasper Usage: diamond.
Word Origins
יַהֲלֹם is built from this root:
הָלַםH1986