5473. chalkion

Lexicon

chalkion: Bronze vessel, copper vessel

Original Word: χαλκίον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: chalkion
Pronunciation: khal-kee'-on
Phonetic Spelling: (khal-kee'-on)
Definition: Bronze vessel, copper vessel
Meaning: a bronze vessel, brazen utensil.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a bronze vessel

Diminutive from chalkos; a copper dish -- brazen vessel.

see GREEK chalkos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chalkos
Definition
a brazen (i.e. of copper, bronze, brass) vessel
NASB Translation
copper pots (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5473: χαλκίον

χαλκίον, χαλκιου, τό (χαλκός), a (copper or) brazen vessel: Mark 7:4. ((Aristophanes), Xenophon, oec. 8, 19; (others).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word χαλκός (chalkos), meaning "copper" or "bronze."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for χαλκίον, the concept of metal vessels can be related to Hebrew terms such as נְחֹשֶׁת (nechosheth, Strong's Hebrew 5178), which means "copper" or "bronze." This term is often used in the Old Testament to describe various items made from these metals, including utensils and temple furnishings.

Usage: The term χαλκίον is used in the New Testament to refer to a small vessel made of copper or bronze, typically used for washing or other domestic purposes.

Context: The Greek word χαλκίον appears in the New Testament in the context of everyday life in the ancient world, where metal vessels were common household items. In Mark 7:4, the term is used to describe the washing of vessels, highlighting the Jewish customs of ritual purification. The passage reads: "And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, such as the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and dining couches." (BSB)

This verse illustrates the Pharisaic emphasis on ceremonial cleanliness, which extended to various household items, including χαλκίον. The use of such vessels was integral to maintaining ritual purity, a significant aspect of Jewish religious practice. The mention of χαλκίον in this context underscores the cultural and religious milieu of the time, where physical cleanliness was often seen as a reflection of spiritual purity.

The material composition of χαλκίον, being copper or bronze, suggests durability and value, as these metals were commonly used for practical and decorative purposes in antiquity. The reference to χαλκίον in the New Testament provides insight into the daily life and religious practices of the Jewish people during the Second Temple period.

Forms and Transliterations

χαλκιων χαλκίων chalkion chalkiōn chalkíon chalkíōn

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 7:4 N-GNP
GRK: ξεστῶν καὶ χαλκίων καὶ κλινῶν
NAS: of cups and pitchers and copper pots.)
KJV: pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.
INT: vessels and utensils and tables

Strong's Greek 5473
1 Occurrence

χαλκίων — 1 Occ.