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In Is. he follows the Septuagint and translates chodchod by jaspis.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
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Despite this difference of position jaspis is undoubtedly the yshphh of the Hebrew text.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
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JASPER, Heb. yshphh; Sept. iaspis; Vulg. jaspis; the twelfth stone of the breastplate (Ex., xxviii, 18; xxxix, 11), representing Benjamin.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
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Yshpht has likewise been suggested, but without sufficient reason, it seems, for to this Hebrew yshpht must correspond jasper, Gr. iaspis, Lat. jaspis.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
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The shrine is placed behind the choir, upon a fine piece of architecture, supported by four high pillars, two of marble, and two of jaspis. [
The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Alban Butler
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