5538. chrématismos

Lexicon

chrématismos: Divine response, warning, instruction

Original Word: χρηματισμός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: chrématismos
Pronunciation: khray-mat-is-MOS
Phonetic Spelling: (khray-mat-is-mos')
Definition: Divine response, warning, instruction
Meaning: an oracle, divine response.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a divine response

From chrematizo; a divine response or revelation -- answer of God.

see GREEK chrematizo

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 5538 xrēmatismós – a divine response (see xrēmatizō); "an oracular answer" (WS, 723), used only in Ro 11:4. See 5537 (xrēmatizō).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chrématizó
Definition
a divine response, an oracle
NASB Translation
divine response (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5538: χρηματισμός

χρηματισμός, χρηματισμοῦ, ὁ (χρηματίζω, which see), a divine response, an oracle: Romans 11:4. (2 Macc. 2:4; cf. Diodorus 1, 1; 14, 7; Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 17, 5 [ET]; (cf. Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 1, 2, p. 8; Suicer, Thesaurus under the word (vol. 2, col. 1532)); in various other senses in the Greek writings from Xenophon, and Plato down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb χρηματίζω (chrēmatizō), which means "to transact business," "to give a response," or "to warn."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of divine communication or oracle in the Old Testament is often associated with Hebrew terms such as נְבוּאָה (nevu'ah, Strong's 5016) meaning "prophecy," or מַשָּׂא (massa, Strong's 4853) meaning "burden" or "oracle." These terms similarly convey the idea of a message or revelation from God, delivered through prophets or direct divine intervention.

Usage: The term χρηματισμός is used in the New Testament to refer to a divine communication or warning, often in the context of a prophetic message or revelation from God.

Context: The Greek term χρηματισμός appears in the New Testament in contexts where divine communication is emphasized. It is used to describe instances where God provides guidance, warnings, or declarations to His people. This term underscores the belief in a God who actively communicates with humanity, offering direction and insight into His will.

In Romans 11:4, the Apostle Paul uses χρηματισμός to refer to God's response to Elijah, highlighting the divine assurance that a remnant of faithful believers remains: "And what was the divine reply to him? 'I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.'" (BSB). This passage illustrates the concept of a divine oracle, where God reassures Elijah of His ongoing work and presence among His people.

The use of χρηματισμός in the New Testament reflects the continuity of God's communication with His people, as seen throughout the Old Testament. It emphasizes the importance of being attentive to God's voice and the assurance that He provides guidance and revelation to those who seek Him.

Forms and Transliterations

χρηματισμος χρηματισμός chrematismos chrematismós chrēmatismos chrēmatismós

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 11:4 N-NMS
GRK: αὐτῷ ὁ χρηματισμός Κατέλιπον ἐμαυτῷ
NAS: But what is the divine response to him? I HAVE KEPT
KJV: saith the answer of God unto him?
INT: to him the divine answer I kept to myself

Strong's Greek 5538
1 Occurrence

χρηματισμός — 1 Occ.