τοπάζιον
topazion
topaz
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word τοπάζιον (topazion) refers to the gemstone topaz. There is only one occurrence of this word in the Bible. Given its unique presence, it is likely used to highlight or emphasize the value and beauty of something. Since there's only one occurrence in the Bible, we cannot establish a comprehensive range of usage. However, in this instance, the word likely symbolizes something precious, beautiful, or valuable. Without more data, we cannot determine its broader significance, but as a singular event, its mention adds to the richness and specificity of the passage in which it appears.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text