Lexical Definition
יָשְׁפֵה yâshᵉphêh (yaw-shef-ay') jasper H:N-M
from an unused root meaning to polish
jasper.
- a gem supposed to be jasper (from the resemblance in name)
1) jasper (a precious stone)
See Greek: ἴασπις
Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיָשְׁפֵ֑ה | and a jasper | Exod.28.20 • Exod.39.13 |
| וְיָ֣שְׁפֵ֔ה | and jasper | Ezek.28.13 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יָָֽשְׁפֶה noun [masculine] jasper (loan-word from Persian so Arabic
Lane2978, also (and on forms
,
) Frey; perhaps Assyrian ašpû DlHA 36, HWB147) — תַּרְשִׁישׁ וְשֹׁהַם וְיָָֽשְׁפֵ֑ה Exod 28:20; Exod 39:13 (both P) beryl and onyx and jasper (see Di); וְיָָֽשְׁפֶ֔ה (+id.) Ezek 28:13 (see Sm). יִשְׁפָּה see below שׁפה; יִשְׁפָּן see below שׁפן
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 28:20 · 39:13 |
| Ezekiel | 28:13 |