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      • Shoham (Hebrew: שֹׁהַם, lit. ' onyx ') is a town (local council) in the Central District of Israel. The name relates to one of the 12 stones on the Hoshen, the sacred breastplate worn by a Jewish high priest (Exodus 28:20), similar to other nearby towns: Nofekh, Bareket, Leshem and Ahlama (the former name of Beit Arif). [ 2 ]
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  2. Why is Shoham significant? A. Shoham symbolizes strength, clarity, and resilience, reflecting the traits of the tribe of Benjamin while highlighting its role in the spiritual practices of ancient Israel.

  3. The name “Shoham” is derived from the Hebrew word for onyx, a precious gemstone mentioned in biblical texts. Specifically, the term appears in the context of the High Priest’s breastplate, where it denotes one of the twelve stones symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel.

  4. In the Hebrew text corresponding to English Versions of the Bible the word shoham, designating the 2nd stone of the 4th row of the breastplate, occurs also in ... /s/stones.htm - 74k

  5. Mar 12, 2023 · The name Shoham has Hebrew origins and is derived from the word “shoham,” which means “onyx” or “precious stone.” In the Bible, the shoham stone is mentioned as one of the twelve precious stones in the breastplate of the high priest.

  6. Shoham is a Jewish Boy Name pronounced as Sho-HAM and means He is the Lord, The Lord is He. The name Shoham is of Hebrew origin.

  7. Strong's Concordance. Shoham: a Levite. Original Word: שֹׁהַם. Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine. Transliteration: Shoham. Phonetic Spelling: (sho'-ham) Definition: a Levite. NAS Exhaustive Concordance. Word Origin.

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    Shoham (Hebrew: שֹׁהַם, lit. ' onyx ') is a town ( local council ) in the Central District of Israel . The name relates to one of the 12 stones on the Hoshen , the sacred breastplate worn by a Jewish high priest (Exodus 28:20), similar to other nearby towns: Nofekh , Bareket , Leshem and Ahlama (the former name of Beit Arif ). [ 2 ]

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