Strong’s H3539

כְּדַכֹּד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

kadkod

Pronunciation

kad-kode

Definition

Ruby, Agate, or Carbuncle

Meaning

a sparkling gem, the ruby

Usage

The term "kadkod" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a precious stone, often translated as "ruby," "agate," or "carbuncle." It is used metaphorically to describe beauty, value, and splendor, often in the context of divine or eschatological imagery.

Bible references

Isaiah 54:12;Ezekiel 27:16