Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
CAR'BUNCLE. This term represents two Hebrew words. " Thy gates of carbuncles," Isa 54:12, has reference to a stone shining like fire — possibly a brilliant species of ruby.
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CAR'BUNCLE. This term represents two Hebrew words. The first, Ex 28:17; Ex 39:10; Eze 28:13, meaning flashing like lightning, is supposed to be either the emerald or beryl, both of which are precious…
CAR'BUNCLE. This term represents two Hebrew words. " Thy gates of carbuncles," Isa 54:12, has reference to a stone shining like fire — possibly a brilliant species of ruby.