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Strong's G2393 ἴασπις (iaspis)

Iaspis means “jasper” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2393 — chezqah (“prevailing power”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2393
Language Greek
Linked Usages 8
Books 4

Strong's G2393 Quick Answer

Strong's G2393 ἴασπις (iaspis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. iaspis (ee'-as-pis) n. 1. "jasper", a gem [probably of foreign origin] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include jasper. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
iaspis (ee'-as-pis) n. 1. "jasper", a gem [probably of foreign origin]
Usage
8 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
jasper

Meaning and Definition

iaspis (ee'-as-pis) n. 1. "jasper", a gem [probably of foreign origin] KJV: jasper See also: H3471

Original Word
ἴασπις
Transliteration
iaspis
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2393. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

jasper

Usage: ἴασπις, -ιδος, ἡ [in LXX: Exo.28:18 36:38 (Exo.39:11) (יַהֲלֹם), Isa.54:12 (כַּדְכֹּד), Eze.28:13 (יָשְׁפֵה, see BDB, Lex., see word)* ;] jasper, apparently not the modern stone of that name, but a translucent stone (DB, see word): Rev.4:3 21:11, 18-19.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2393 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render iaspis, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

jasper Revelation 4:3

How Strong's G2393 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2393 (ἴασπις) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2393 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2393 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Revelation 4:3 KJV

And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.

Revelation 21:11 KJV

Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

Revelation 21:18 KJV

And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.

Strong's G2393 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 28:18 Septuagint / Brenton

And the second row, a carbuncle, a sapphire, and a jasper.

Exodus 36:18 Septuagint / Brenton

and the second row, a carbuncle and sapphire and jasper;

Isaiah 54:12 Septuagint / Brenton

and I will make thy buttresses jasper, and thy gates crystal, and thy border precious stones.

Usage Excerpts

First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2393.

Exodus 28:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the second row, a carbuncle, a sapphire, and a jasper.
Exodus 36:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and the second row, a carbuncle and sapphire and jasper;
Isaiah 54:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and I will make thy buttresses jasper, and thy gates crystal, and thy border precious stones.
Ezekiel 28:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou wast in the delight of the paradise of God; thou hast bound upon thee every precious stone, the sardius, and topaz, and emerald, and carbuncle, and sapphire, and jasper, and silver, and gold, and ligure, and agate, and amethyst, and chrysolite, and beryl, and onyx: and thou hast filled thy treasures and thy stores in thee with gold.
Revelation 4:3 New Testament, KJV
And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
Revelation 21:11 New Testament, KJV
Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;
Revelation 21:18 New Testament, KJV
And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.
Revelation 21:19 New Testament, KJV
And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2393, grouped by book.

Exodus 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Revelation 4 usages, New Testament

Strong's G2393 FAQ

What does iaspis (ἴασπις) mean?

Iaspis (Strong's G2393) is a Greek word most simply glossed "jasper". iaspis (ee'-as-pis) n. 1. "jasper", a gem [probably of foreign origin]

How many times is iaspis (ἴασπις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G2393 across 4 books.

Where can I study iaspis (ἴασπις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2393 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate iaspis (ἴασπις)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as jasper. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2393 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2393, with linked reader references where each row is available.