Lexical Definition
שְׁבוּ shᵉbûw (sheb-oo') agate H:N-F
from an unused root (probably identical with that of שָׁבָה through the idea of subdivision into flashes or streamers (compare שָׁבִיב) meaning to flame
agate.
- a gem (from its sparkle), probably the agate
1) a precious stone (in the high priest's breastplate)
1a) probably an agate
Usage: 1 form in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| שְׁב֖וֹ | an agate | Exod.28.19 • Exod.39.12 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שְׁבוֺ noun [feminine] a precious stone (relation to above √ dubious; = Assyrian šubû ᵐ5 ᵑ9 agate); — Exod 28:19=Exod 39:12 (+לֶשֶׁם, אַחְלָ֑מָה).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 28:19 · 39:12 |