Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 39:12
And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.
[See comments on Ex 39:2].
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
a ligure: Leshem, the ligure, the same as the jacinth, or hyacinth, a precious stone of a deep red, with a considerable tinge of yellow. Theophrastus and Pliny say it resembles the carbuncle, of a brightness sparkling like fire.
an agate: Shevo, the agate, a semi-pellucid compound gem, formed of different simple minerals, as chalcedony, cornelian, jasper. horn-stone, quartz, amethyst, opal, etc.; joined irregularly or in layers. It is of a white, reddish, yellowish, or greenish ground; and so variously figured in its substance as to represent plants, trees, animals, and other objects.
an amethyst: Achlamah, an amethyst, a transparent gem, composed of a strong blue and deep red; and according as either prevails, affording different tinges of purple, sometimes approaching to violet, and sometimes even fading to a pale rose colour.
Reciprocal: Exo 28:19 – a ligure
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
39:12 And the third row, {c} a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.
(c) Or, a turkeis, a stone which the authors write comes from the urine of the Lynx.