njathibi

n. · class 9/10

1. jasper. A precious stone, typically translucent and of various colors, used in jewelry and ornamentation; specifically jasper mentioned in biblical contexts

Example: rĩrĩ o na riri wa Ngai. Mũtherere warĩo wahuanaga ta wa kahiga ke goro mũno, o ta karĩa getagwo njathibi, gakengu o ta gĩcicio. (REV 21:11) — It gleamed with the splendor of God. Its radiance was like that of a precious stone, like jasper, clear as crystal. Heb 11:10.