Strong's H306 · Hebrew
אַחְלָמָה
ʼachlâmâh · /akh-law'-maw/
Number
H306
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אַחְלָמָה
Transliteration
ʼachlâmâh
Pronunciation
akh-law'-maw
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
a gem, probably the amethyst
KJV: amethyst.
Root / derivation: perhaps from H2492 (חָלַם) (and thus dream-stone);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אַחְלָמָה across 2 verses.
amethyst2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H306 (ʼachlâmâh) mean?
a gem, probably the amethyst
How many times does H306 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H306 (אַחְלָמָה) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “amethyst.”
How is ʼachlâmâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H306 is rendered as “amethyst” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word אַחְלָמָה come from?
perhaps from H2492 (חָלַם) (and thus dream-stone);