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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Genesis 2:12

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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Bdellium is a transparent aromatic gum. The onyx is a precious stone, so called from a Greek word signifying a man's nail, to the colour of which it nearly approaches. Num 11:7 onyx: Exo 28:20, Exo 39:13; Job 28:16; Eze 28:13 Genesis 2:13
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