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Beryl

Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary

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תרשיש , a pellucid gem of a bluish green colour, whence it is called by the lapidaries, aqua marina. Its Hebrew name is a word also for the same reason given to the sea, Psalms 48:7 . It is found in the East Indies, Peru, Siberia, and Tartary. It has a brilliant appearance, and is generally transparent. It was the tenth stone belonging to the high priest's pectoral, Exodus 28:10; Exodus 28:20; Revelation 21:20 .

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Watson, Richard. Entry for 'Beryl'. Richard Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​wtd/​b/beryl.html. 1831-2.
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