Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Sardo In Greek mythology, was the daughter of Sthenelus, whose name was given to the city of Sardis. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Sardius, Sardine (AV) denotes “the sardian stone.” Sardius is the word in the best texts in Rev 4:3 (RV, “a sardius”), where it formed part of the symbolic appearance of the Lord on His throne, setting forth His glory and majesty in view of the judgment to follow. There are two special varieties, one a … Continue reading “Sardius, Sardine (AV)”

SARDIUS Or SARDINE, a species of precious stone of a blood red, or sometimes of a flesh-color. It is more commonly known by the name of carnelian, Exo 28:17 Jer 4:3 . Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Sardius (, a much better attested form in Rev 4:3 than the Textus Receptus = Vulg. [Note: … Continue reading “Sardius”

Sardites, The Sar’dites, The. Descendants of Sered, the son of Zebulun. Num 26:26. (In the Revised Version of Rev 4:3 for sardine stone. The name is derived from Sardis, where the stone was first found. — Editor.) Fuente: Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Sardites, Family of Num 26:26 Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible

Sardites [Sar’dites] Descendants of Sered, son of Zebulun. Num 26:26. Fuente: Concise Bible Dictionary

Sardite (Heb. Sardi’, , used as a plur. with the art. prefixed; Sept. ), the patronymic title (Num 26:26) of the descendants of Sered (q.v.), the son of Zebulon. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Sardite sardt. See SERED. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Sardis (, Lat. Sardes or Sardis; the sing. [Note: singular.] form is found in Ptolemy) Sardis, the capital of the kingdom of Lydia, was one of the most ancient and renowned cities of Asia Minor. Built on a strong hill projecting, with smooth and steep flanks, from the northern side of Mt. Tmolus, it commanded … Continue reading “Sardis”

Sardinia The second largest Italian island in the Mediterranean, lying between 41°15′ and 38°51′ N. lat. and having an area of 9294 square miles. The principal gulfs, almost all on the western coast, are those of Cagliari, the largest, Teulada, Palmas, Carloforte, Terranova, and Tortoli. These gulfs give their names to as many ports, all … Continue reading “Sardinia”

Sardine stone (Rev. 4:3, R.V., “sardius;” Heb. ‘odhem; LXX., Gr. sardion, from a root meaning “red”), a gem of a blood-red colour. It was called “sardius” because obtained from Sardis in Lydia. It is enumerated among the precious stones in the high priest’s breastplate (Ex. 28:17; 39:10). It is our red carnelian. Fuente: Easton’s Bible … Continue reading “Sardine stone”