A Biblical and Theological Dictionary / explanatory of the history, manners, and customs of the Jews, and neighbouring nations

by Richard Watson

And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heavens,

And the stars thereof will I make dark:

I will involve the sun in a cloud,

Nor shall the moon give out her light.

All the bright lights of heaven will I make dark over thee,

And I will set darkness upon thy land, saith the Lord Jehovah.”

Ezekiel xxvii, 7, 8.

These expressions are bold and daring; but the imagery is well known, the use of it is common, the signification definite: they are therefore perspicuous, clear, and truly magnificent.

LIGN-ALOES. See [Aloe].

LIGURE, לשם, Exod. xxviii, 19; xxxix, 12, a precious stone of a deep red colour, with a considerable tinge of yellow. Theophrastus and Pliny describe it as resembling the carbuncle, of a brightness sparkling like fire.