Sapphire

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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. Sappir

Sky-Blue

5601 cappiyr (sap-peer');

from 5608; a gem (perhaps used for scratching other substances), probably the sapphire:

KJV-- sapphire.

SIMEON