Sardine stone
The sardine stone, or sardius, was a red precious stone, probably a red carnelian. It was the first stone in the high priest’s breastplate and is also used in a vision of God’s throne.
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Sardine, Sardius
Sardine, or sardius, was a red precious stone, probably a variety of agate or carnelian. It occupied the first position in the first row of the high priest’s breastplate.
Sardis
Sardis was an ancient city and capital of Lydia in Asia Minor. It became one of the seven churches addressed in Revelation, where the church was warned to wake up and strengthen what remained.
Sardonyx
Sardonyx was a precious stone combining the colors or layers of sard and onyx. It is listed among the foundations of the heavenly city in Revelation.
Sarepta
Sarepta is the Greek form of Zarephath, the Phoenician town where Elijah stayed with a widow and her son during a famine.
Sargon
Sargon was a powerful king of Assyria who conquered Samaria and carried many Israelites into captivity. He is named in Scripture in connection with his campaign against Ashdod.
Sarid
Sarid was a landmark on the southern boundary of Zebulun, west of Chisloth-tabor. Its exact location is uncertain.
Sarothie
Sarothie was a family name among the descendants of Solomon’s servants who returned from exile with Zerubbabel, according to 1 Esdras.
Sarsechim
Sarsechim was a Babylonian prince present when Jerusalem was captured by Nebuchadnezzar. The name is uncertain because the Hebrew text and ancient versions contain differing readings.
Saruch
Saruch is the Greek form of Serug, an ancestor of Abraham in the genealogy of Jesus.
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