Strong’s H0306

אַחְלָמָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

achlamah

Pronunciation

ahk-lah-MAH

Definition

Amethyst

Meaning

a gem, the amethyst

Usage

The term "achlamah" refers to a precious stone, specifically the amethyst, which is a purple or violet variety of quartz. In the Bible, it is often associated with beauty and value, being one of the stones set in the High Priest's breastplate.

Bible references

Exodus 28:19;Exodus 39:12