Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H8658

Strong's H8658 · Hebrew

תַּרְשִׁישׁ

tarshîysh · /tar-sheesh'/

Number
H8658
Language
Hebrew
Original word
תַּרְשִׁישׁ
Transliteration
tarshîysh
Pronunciation
tar-sheesh'
KJV occurrences
7 verses

Definition

a gem, perhaps the topaz

KJV: beryl.

Root / derivation: probably of foreign derivation (compare H8659 (תַּרְשִׁישׁ));

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תַּרְשִׁישׁ across 7 verses.

beryl7×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Exodus2 verses
Song of Solomon1 verse
Ezekiel3 verses
Daniel1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H8658 (tarshîysh) mean?

a gem, perhaps the topaz

How many times does H8658 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H8658 (תַּרְשִׁישׁ) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “beryl.”

How is tarshîysh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H8658 is rendered as “beryl” (7×).

Where does the Hebrew word תַּרְשִׁישׁ come from?

probably of foreign derivation (compare H8659 (תַּרְשִׁישׁ));