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taršīš תַּרְשִׁישׁ ‘jasper’ (Hebrew)

Etymology?: probably of foreign derivation, compare taršīš תַּרְשִׁישׁ ‘Tarshish’

taršīš n, m
1) a precious stone or semi-precious gem
 1a) perhaps a chrysolite, yellow jasper, or other yellow coloured stone

Mentioned in Exodus 28:20, 39:13 Ezekiel 10:9, 28:13, 1:16 Song of Songs 5:14 Daniel 10:6

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