Emerald in Biblical History

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What is an Emerald?
EM'ERALD
(perhaps the glowing), a very precious gem of a pure green color, to which it owes its chief value, as the deepest colors are the most esteemed. Ex 28:18; Eze 27:16; Eze 28:13. The emerald was anciently obtained from Egypt. There is little question that the original word should have been translated "carbuncle." This gem is "a garnet cut with a convex face." See Stones, Precious.

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