A-1 | Noun | Strong's Number: g5192 | Greek: huakinthos |
Jacinth:
primarily denoted "a hyacinth," probably the dark blue iris; then, "a precious stone," most likely the sapphire, Rev 21:20.
B-1 | Adjective | Strong's Number: g5191 | Greek: huakinthinos |
Jacinth:
signifies "hyacinthine," perhaps primarily having the color of the hyacinth. Some regard its color as that of the martagon lily, a dusky red. According to Swete, the word in Rev 9:17 is "doubtless meant to describe the blue smoke of a sulphurous flame."
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