שֹׁהַם

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H7718

Transliteration: shôham

Pronunciation: sho'-ham

Definition: onyx

שֹׁהַם‎ (shôham | sho'-ham)

[Heb] שֹׁהַם‎ OSHL: v.bk.af TWOT: 2337 GK: H8732" class="dictionary-topic-link">H8732 Greek: σάρδιος, σμάραγδος

Derivation: from an unused root probably mean to blanch;
Strong's: a gem, probably the beryl (from its pale green color)
KJV: onyx.