Strong’s G4557

σαρδόνυξ

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

sardonux

Pronunciation

sar-DOH-nooks

Definition

Sardonyx

Meaning

sardonyx, a precious stone, white streaked with red.

Usage

Sardonyx is a precious stone mentioned in the Bible, known for its layered appearance, typically combining the reddish-brown of sard and the white of onyx. It is used in the context of describing the foundations of the New Jerusalem in the Book of Revelation.

Bible references

Revelation 21:20