Strong's Lexicon chrusion: Gold Original Word: χρυσίον Word Origin: Diminutive of χρυσός (G5557) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2091 (זָהָב, zahav): Gold - H3800 (כֶּתֶם, kethem): Gold, fine gold Usage: The term "chrusion" refers to gold, often in the form of small objects or items made of gold. It is used in the New Testament to denote wealth, value, and sometimes idolatry, as gold was a precious metal highly valued in ancient times. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, gold was a symbol of wealth, power, and divinity. It was used extensively in the construction of temples, idols, and as currency. The Israelites used gold in the Tabernacle and the Temple, and it was a common medium for trade and adornment. Gold's enduring value made it a universal standard of wealth and a symbol of divine purity and glory. HELPS Word-studies 5553 xrysíon (a neuter noun) – gold, viewed in terms of its purchasing power, i.e. what it brings about. [The masculine noun (5557 /xrysós, "gold") expresses gold as what it potentially acquires (see there). The neuter noun form 5553 (xrysíon) focuses on the results (effects) that go with "unlimited ability to purchase (acquire)." 696 /árgyros ("silver") was the second most precious metal in the ancient world.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindim. of chrusos Definition a piece of gold, gold NASB Translation gold (12), gold jewelry (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5553: χρυσίονχρυσίον, χρυσίου, τό (diminutive of χρυσός, cf. φορτίον), from Herodotus down, the Sept. for זָהַב, gold, both that which lies imbedded in the earth and is dug out of it (Plato, Euthyd., p. 288 e.; the Sept. Genesis 2:11; hence, μεταλλευθεν, Lucian, de sacr. 11): χρυσίον πεπυρωμένον ἐκ πυρός (R. V. refined by fire), Revelation 3:18; and that which has been smelted and wrought, Hebrews 9:4; (1 Corinthians 3:12 T Tr WH); 1 Peter 1:7; Revelation 21:18, 21; equivalent to gold coin,'gold': Acts 3:6; Acts 20:33; 1 Peter 1:18; golden ornaments, precious things made of gold, 1 Timothy 2:9 L WH text; 1 Peter 3:3; Revelation 17:4 G L WH text; Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gold. Diminutive of chrusos; a golden article, i.e. Gold plating, ornament, or coin -- gold. see GREEK chrusos Forms and Transliterations χρυσά χρυσία χρυσιον χρυσίον χρυσιου χρυσίου χρυσιω χρυσίω χρυσίῳ χρυσιων χρυσίων χρυσόν chrusio chrusiō chrusion chrusiōn chrusiou chruson chrysio chrysiō chrysíoi chrysíōi chrysion chrysiōn chrysíon chrysíōn chrysiou chrysíou chryson chrysónLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 3:6 N-ANSGRK: Ἀργύριον καὶ χρυσίον οὐχ ὑπάρχει NAS: silver and gold, but what KJV: Silver and gold have I INT: Silver and gold none there is Acts 20:33 N-GNS 1 Timothy 2:9 N-DNS Hebrews 9:4 N-DNS 1 Peter 1:7 N-GNS 1 Peter 1:18 N-DNS 1 Peter 3:3 N-GNP Revelation 3:18 N-ANS Revelation 17:4 N-DNS Revelation 18:16 N-DNS Revelation 21:18 N-NNS Revelation 21:21 N-NNS Strong's Greek 5553 |
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