Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H7718

Strong's H7718 · Hebrew

שֹׁהַם

shôham · /sho'-ham/

Number
H7718
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שֹׁהַם
Transliteration
shôham
Pronunciation
sho'-ham
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

a gem, probably the beryl (from its pale green color)

KJV: onyx.

Root / derivation: from an unused root probably mean to blanch;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שֹׁהַם across 11 verses.

onyx11×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Exodus7 verses
1 Chronicles1 verse
Job1 verse
Ezekiel1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H7718 (shôham) mean?

a gem, probably the beryl (from its pale green color)

How many times does H7718 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H7718 (שֹׁהַם) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “onyx.”

How is shôham translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H7718 is rendered as “onyx” (11×).

Where does the Hebrew word שֹׁהַם come from?

from an unused root probably mean to blanch;