Lexical Definition
ἀμέθυστος améthystos (am-eth'-oos-tos) amethyst G:N-F
from Α (as a negative particle) and a derivative of μεθύω
amethyst.
- the "amethyst" (supposed to prevent intoxication)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀμέθυστοσ | amethyst | Rev.21.20 |
| αμέθυστοσ | amethyst | LXX.Exod.28.19 • LXX.Exod.39.12 |
| αμέθυστον | amethyst | LXX.Ezek.28.13 |
Abbott-Smith
ἀμέθυστος, -ου, ἡ (acc. to Plut., < ἀ- μεθύω, being regarded as an antidote against drunkenness), [in LXX: Ex 28:19 36:19* 39:12* Ez 28:13*;]
amethyst, a purple quartz: Re 21:20.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 28:19 · 36:19* · 39:12* |
| Ezekiel | 28:13 |
| Revelation | 21:20 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀμέθυστος, ον,
(μεθύω) not drunken, without drunkenness, [Refs 1st c.AD+]: comparative, [Refs]
__II not intoxicating, perhaps so used in [Refs 4th c.AD+]substantive, ἀμέθυστον, τό, remedy against drunkenness, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; also ἀμέθυστος, ἡ, [Refs 1st c.AD+] —hence, such things as were supposed to act as remedies, i.e. ,
__II.1 kind of herb, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; ={σέλινον ἄγριον}, Ps.-[Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II.2 amethyst, [LXX+NT+5th c.BC+]:—also ἀμέθυστον, τό, [Refs 3rd c.BC+]
__II.3 ἀμέθυστον, τό, kind of grape, Colum.3.2.24.
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Exod.28.19 ☩ Rev.21.20