Strong's H5306 · Hebrew
נֹפֶךְ
nôphek · /no'-fek/
Definition
shining; a gem, probably the garnet
KJV: emerald.
Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to glisten;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נֹפֶךְ across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus2 verses
Ezekiel2 verses
Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy making: they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and agate. the wares: Heb. thy works agate: or, chrysoprase
Ezekiel 28:13Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created. sardius: or, ruby beryl: or, chrysolite emerald: or, chrysoprase
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5306 (nôphek) mean?
shining; a gem, probably the garnet
How many times does H5306 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5306 (נֹפֶךְ) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “emerald.”
How is nôphek translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5306 is rendered as “emerald” (3×), “emeralds” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word נֹפֶךְ come from?
from an unused root meaning to glisten;