2929. krustallizó

Lexicon

krustallizó: To crystallize, to become like crystal

Original Word: κρυσταλλίζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: krustallizó
Pronunciation: kroos-tal-LID-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (kroos-tal-lid'-zo)
Definition: To crystallize, to become like crystal
Meaning: I am clear as crystal, brilliant like crystal.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be clear as crystal.

From krustallos; to make (i.e. Intransitively, resemble) ice ("crystallize") -- be clear as crystal.

see GREEK krustallos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from krustallos
Definition
to shine like crystal
NASB Translation
crystal-clear (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2929: κρυσταλλίζω

κρυσταλλίζω; (κρύσταλλος, which see); to be of crystalline brightness and transparency; to shine like crystal: Revelation 21:11. (Not found elsewhere.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from κρύσταλλος (krýstallos), meaning "crystal" or "ice."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κρυσταλλίζω, the concept of clarity and purity can be related to Hebrew words such as זָכָה (zakah • Strong's 2135), meaning "to be clear, clean, or pure," and בָּרַר (barar • Strong's 1305), meaning "to purify, select, or make bright." These Hebrew terms similarly convey the idea of purification and clarity, which are thematically linked to the Greek concept of crystallization.

Usage: This verb is used in the context of describing something that takes on the appearance or quality of crystal, often implying clarity, purity, or brilliance.

Context: The Greek verb κρυσταλλίζω appears in the New Testament in the Book of Revelation. It is used to describe the appearance of the river of the water of life, which is depicted as being as clear as crystal. This imagery is significant in the apocalyptic vision, symbolizing purity, divine clarity, and the unblemished nature of the heavenly realm. The use of κρυσταλλίζω in this context emphasizes the perfection and holiness of the New Jerusalem, where God's presence is fully realized and His glory is manifest without obstruction.

In Revelation 22:1 (BSB), the verse reads: "Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb." Here, κρυσταλλίζω is used to convey the pristine and untainted nature of the water, which is a metaphor for eternal life and the sustenance provided by God to His people.

The concept of crystallization in biblical literature often carries connotations of transformation and purification. Just as impurities are removed in the process of crystallization, so too are believers purified and made clear through their relationship with God. The imagery of crystal in Revelation serves to remind readers of the ultimate hope and promise of a future where God's purity and truth are fully realized.

Forms and Transliterations

κρυσταλλιζοντι κρυσταλλίζοντι krustallizonti krystallizonti krystallízonti

Englishman's Concordance

Revelation 21:11 V-PPA-DMS
GRK: λίθῳ ἰάσπιδι κρυσταλλίζοντι
NAS: as a stone of crystal-clear jasper.
KJV: a jasper stone, clear as crystal;
INT: a stone jasper being clear as crystal

Strong's Greek 2929
1 Occurrence

κρυσταλλίζοντι — 1 Occ.