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σαρδόνυξ G4557

G4557 is the Greek word σαρδόνυξ, transliterated sardónyx. The King James Version most often renders it sardonyx.

Word: σαρδόνυξTransliteration: sardónyxLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

hence the "onyx" stone); a "sardonyx", i.e. the gem so called.

Where it comes from

from the base of G4556 (σάρδιος) and (the nail of a finger.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

sardonyx 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: sardonyx.

Verses using σαρδόνυξ

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Revelation 21:20 · KJV

The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4557 mean?

G4557 is the Greek word σαρδόνυξ (sardónyx), meaning hence the "onyx" stone); a "sardonyx", i.e. the gem so called.

How is G4557 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sardonyx (1 time).

How many times does G4557 appear in the Bible?

σαρδόνυξ (sardónyx) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4557 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G4556 (σάρδιος) and (the nail of a finger.

Nearby entries

G4554 · Σάρδεις — Sardis, a place in Asia Minor G4555 · σάρδινος — sardine (G3037 (λίθος) being implied), i.e…G4556 · σάρδιος — sardian (3037 being implied), i.e. (as…G4558 · Σάρεπτα — Sarepta (i.e. Tsarephath), a place in Palestine G4559 · σαρκικός — pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension)…G4560 · σάρκινος — similar to flesh, i.e. (by analogy) soft

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