תַּרְשִׁישׁ (tarshîysh) — Beryl

Hebrew word study: תַּרְשִׁישׁ (tarshîysh), Strong's H8658. a gem, perhaps the topaz

HebrewStrong's H8658
Quick definition
Hebrew word
תַּרְשִׁישׁ (tarshîysh)
Pronounced: tar-sheesh'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a gem, perhaps the topaz

Word study
Derivation: probably of foreign derivation (compare H8659 (תַּרְשִׁישׁ));

KJV translation words: beryl.

Where this word appears

Strong's H8658 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 28:20 and last appears in Daniel 10:6.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

chrysolite ×3was a chrysolite ×1was like topaz ×1will be a chrysolite ×1with the chrysolite ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

תַּרְשִׁישׁ ×5בַּתַּרְשִׁישׁ ×1כְתַרְשִׁישׁ ×1

Books where it appears most

Ezekiel ×3Exodus ×2Song of Solomon ×1Daniel ×1

Verses (all 7)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H8659 תַּרְשִׁישׁ (Tarshîysh).

Entries whose derivation names this word: H8659 תַּרְשִׁישׁ (Tarshîysh).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does tarshîysh (H8658) mean?

A gem, perhaps the topaz.

How is H8658 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H8658 as: beryl..

How often does תַּרְשִׁישׁ (tarshîysh) appear?

Strong's H8658 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 28:20 and last appears in Daniel 10:6.