Turquoise

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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. 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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