תְּכֵלֶת
The cerulean mussel , i.e. the color ( violet ) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith
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What does תְּכֵלֶת (tĕkēlet) mean in the Bible?
תְּכֵלֶת (tĕkēlet) is a Hebrew word meaning "the cerulean mussel , i.e. the color ( violet ) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith". the cerulean mussel, i.
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Meaning
Precious blue-violet dye from murex shell, symbolizing royalty and sacred priestly vestments throughout Israel's tabernacle worship
the cerulean mussel, i.e. the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith BDB: violet Usage: blue.
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