Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
gem
Usage: σάρδιον, -ον, τ [in LXX for אֹדֶם, Exo.28:17, al.; also for שֹׁהַם ;] the sardian stone, sard (of which carnelian is one variety): Rev.4:3 21:20.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4556
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
8
Books
4
Strong's G4556 Quick Answer
Strong's G4556 σάρδιος (sardios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sardios (sar'-dee-os) n. 1. sardian 2. (as noun) the gem so called It has 8 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include stones, sardius, topaz, row, and emerald. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- sardios (sar'-dee-os) n. 1. sardian 2. (as noun) the gem so called
- Usage
- 8 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- stones, sardius, topaz, row, and emerald
Meaning and Definition
sardios (sar'-dee-os) n. 1. sardian 2. (as noun) the gem so called {G3037 being implied} [(properly) an adjective from an uncertain base] KJV: sardius See also: G3037
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4556. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
stones
sardius
topaz
row
emerald
work
full
length
robe
four
rows
stone
How Strong's G4556 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 7 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 G4556 (σάρδιος) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Exodus 25:7 — σαρδίου
- Exodus 28:17 — σάρδιον
- Exodus 35:9 — σαρδίου
- Exodus 36:17 — σάρδιον
- Ezekiel 28:13 — σάρδιον
Strong's G4556 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 G4556 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.
Strong's G4556 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
7 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
and sardius stones, and stones for the carved work of the breastplate, and the full-length robe.
And thou shalt interweave with it a texture of four rows of stone; there shall be a row of stones, a sardius, a topaz, an emerald, the first row.
and sardius stones, and stones for engraving for the shoulder piece and full-length robe.
Usage Excerpts
First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4556.
and sardius stones, and stones for the carved work of the breastplate, and the full-length robe.
And thou shalt interweave with it a texture of four rows of stone; there shall be a row of stones, a sardius, a topaz, an emerald, the first row.
and sardius stones, and stones for engraving for the shoulder piece and full-length robe.
And there was interwoven with it a woven work of four rows of stones, a series of stones, the first row, a sardius and topaz and emerald;
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.
The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4556, grouped by book.
Exodus 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G4556 FAQ
What does sardios (σάρδιος) mean?
Sardios (Strong's G4556) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sardius". sardios (sar'-dee-os) n. 1. sardian 2. (as noun) the gem so called
How many times is sardios (σάρδιος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G4556 across 4 books.
Where can I study sardios (σάρδιος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4556 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate sardios (σάρδιος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as stones, sardius, topaz, row, emerald, and work. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4556 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 7 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4556, with linked reader references where each row is available.