Bible Dictionary
Hyacinth
Hyacinth is the Revised Version rendering of “jacinth” in Revelation 9:17, describing a dark-purple color. In Revelation 21:20, the related word refers to a sapphire-like precious stone.
Biblical Usage
The word describes the appearance of the breastplates in the vision of Revelation 9. In the list of foundations of the heavenly city, the related term refers to a precious stone and is translated “sapphire.”
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