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Topaz Heb. pitdah (Ezek 28:13; Rev 21:20), a golden yellow or "green" stone brought from Cush or Ethiopia (Job 28:19). It was the second stone in the first row in the breastplate of the high priest, and had th...

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Topaz Heb. pitdah (Ezek 28:13; Rev 21:20), a golden yellow or "green" stone brought from Cush or Ethiopia (Job 28:19). It was the second stone in the first row in the breastplate of the high priest, and had the name of Simeon inscribed on it (Ex 28:17). It is probably the chrysolite of the moderns.

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