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. Nophek
Fire-red
5306 nophek (no'-fek);
from an unused root meaning to glisten; shining; a gem, probably the garnet:
KJV-- emerald.
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