Strong's Lexicon Chaldaios: Chaldean Original Word: Χαλδαῖος Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew כַּשְׂדִּים (Kasdim) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3778: כַּשְׂדִּים (Kasdim) - Refers to the Chaldeans or Babylonians. Usage: The term "Chaldaios" refers to the Chaldeans, an ancient people who lived in the region of southern Babylonia. In the Bible, the Chaldeans are often associated with the Babylonian Empire, particularly during the time of Nebuchadnezzar II. The term can refer to the people, their language, or their culture, and is sometimes used interchangeably with "Babylonian." Cultural and Historical Background: The Chaldeans were a Semitic-speaking people who rose to prominence in the late 7th century BC. They played a significant role in the Neo-Babylonian Empire, with Nebuchadnezzar II being one of the most famous Chaldean kings. The Chaldeans were known for their advancements in astronomy and astrology, which were integral to their religious practices. Their influence is evident in the biblical narrative, particularly in the context of the Babylonian exile of the Jews. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Semitic origin, cf. Kasdi Definition a Chaldean, an inhab. of Chaldea NASB Translation Chaldeans (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5466: ΧαλδαῖοςΧαλδαῖος, Χαλδαίου, ὁ, a Chaldaean; γῆ Χαλδαίων the land of the Chaldaeans, Chaldaea: Acts 7:4, where a reference to Genesis 11:28, 31 and Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Chaldaean. Probably of Hebrew or (Kasdiy); a Chaldoean (i.e. Kasdi), or native or the region of the lower Euphrates -- Chaldaean. see HEBREW Kasdiy Forms and Transliterations Χαλδαιων Χαλδαίων Chaldaion Chaldaiōn Chaldaíon ChaldaíōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |