Shᵉbûw — H7618

Definition

feminine noun

a gem (from its sparkle), probably the agate

1. a precious stone (in the high priest's breastplate)
1. probably an agate

Usually translated as

agate

Origin

from an unused root (probably identical with that of H7617 through the idea of subdivision into flashes or streamers (compare H7632) meaning to flame

• Shâbâh (H7617)
• Shâbîyb (H7632)

Occurrences

Shᵉbûw occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Exodus (2)

• Exodus 28:19 — And the third row a ligure, an agate (שְׁב֖וֹ), and an amethyst.
• Exodus 39:12 — And the third row, a ligure, an agate (שְׁב֖וֹ), and an amethyst.