# G271 ἀμέθυστος

ἀμέθυστος (améthystos), Strong’s G271: the "amethyst" (supposed to prevent intoxication) KJV: amethyst. Occurs 3 times.

Source: https://besorah.bible/word/G271 — Besorah, the whole Bible in Hebrew, Greek and English. Texts and licences: https://besorah.bible/about/credits.html

*améthystos* — the "amethyst" (supposed to prevent intoxication)

KJV: amethyst

Built from [Α A](https://besorah.bible/word/G1) (the first letter of the alphabet) + [μεθύω methýō](https://besorah.bible/word/G3184) (to drink to intoxication, i.e. get drunk)

Occurs 3 times.