Dict: smith - RUBIES

smith:

RUBIES - R>@ - Concerning the meaning of the Hebrew words translated "rubies" there is much difference of opinion. kjv@Job:28:18) see also kjv@Proverbs:3:15 kjv@Proverbs:8:11 kjv@Proverbs:31:10 Some suppose "coral" to be in tended; others "pearl," supposing that the original word signifies merely "bright in color," or "color of a reddish tinge." (The real ruby is a red sapphire, next in value to the diamond. The finest rubies are brought chiefly from Ceylon and Burmah.)