ἀμέθυστος
Transliteration
amethystos (Key)
Pronunciation
am-eth'-oos-tos
Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From ἄλφα (G1) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of μεθύω (G3184)
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s) TR
1x in 1 unique form(s) LXX
3x in 2 unique form(s)
ἀμέθυστος — 1x
ἀμέθυστος — 1x
ἀμέθυστον — 1x
ἀμέθυστος — 2x
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Strong’s Definitions

†ἀμέθυστος améthystos, am-eth'-oos-tos; from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3184; the "amethyst" (supposed to prevent intoxication):—amethyst.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's G271 in the following manner: amethyst (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's G271 in the following manner: amethyst (1x).

  1. amethyst, a precious stone of a violet and purple colour

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†ἀμέθυστος améthystos, am-eth'-oos-tos; from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3184; the "amethyst" (supposed to prevent intoxication):—amethyst.
STRONGS G271:
ἀμέθυστος, -ου, ἡ, amethyst, a precious stone of a violet and purple color (Exodus 28:19; according to Phavorinus so called διὰ τὸ ἀπείργειν τῆς μέθης [so Plutarch, quaest. conviv. iii. 1, 3, 6]): Revelation 21:20. [Cf. B. D. under the word.]
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Exodus
28:19
Revelation
21:20