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Onyx

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This genuine stone with the Hebrew engraved name of the tribe of Israel may have been similar to the ancient stone on the breastplate of the high priest.

====Strongs Definition====

Heb. Shoham

Sea-green

7718 shoham (sho'-ham);

from an unused root probably mean to blanch; a gem, probably the beryl (from its pale green color):

KJV-- onyx.

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