Strong's Lexicon chrusodaktulios: Gold-ringed, wearing a gold ring Original Word: χρυσοδακτύλιος Word Origin: From χρυσός (chrusos, meaning "gold") and δάκτυλος (daktulos, meaning "finger") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "chrusodaktulios," the concept of wealth and adornment can be related to Hebrew words such as זָהָב (zahav, meaning "gold") and טַבַּעַת (tabba'at, meaning "ring"). Usage: The term "chrusodaktulios" is used to describe someone who is wearing a gold ring, often indicating wealth or high social status. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to highlight distinctions made based on outward appearances and material wealth. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wearing gold rings was a sign of wealth and social standing. Rings were often used as symbols of authority and were sometimes given as gifts to signify honor or allegiance. The wearing of gold rings was common among the elite and was a visible marker of one's status in society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chrusos and daktulios Definition with a gold ring NASB Translation gold ring (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5554: χρυσοδακτύλιοςχρυσοδακτύλιος, χρυσοδακτυλιον (χρυσός and δακτύλιος), gold-ringed, adorned with gold rings: James 2:2. (Besides only in Hesychius, under the word χρυσοκόλλητος; (Winers Grammar, 26).) (Cf. B. D., under the word Ring.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance with a gold ring. From chrusos and daktulios; gold-ringed, i.e. Wearing a golden finger-ring or similar jewelry -- with a gold ring. see GREEK chrusos see GREEK daktulios Forms and Transliterations χρυσοδακτυλιος χρυσοδακτύλιος chrusodaktulios chrysodaktylios chrysodaktýliosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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