5554. chrusodaktulios

Lexicon

chrusodaktulios: Gold-ringed, wearing a gold ring

Original Word: χρυσοδακτύλιος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: chrusodaktulios
Pronunciation: khroo-so-dak-too'-lee-os
Phonetic Spelling: (khroo-sod-ak-too'-lee-os)
Definition: Gold-ringed, wearing a gold ring
Meaning: adorned with a gold 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

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chrusos and daktulios
Definition
with a gold ring
NASB Translation
gold ring (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5554: χρυσοδακτύλιος

χρυσοδακτύλιος, 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.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from χρυσός (chrysos), meaning "gold," and δάκτυλος (daktylos), meaning "finger."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for χρυσοδακτύλιος, the concept of gold and adornment can be related to several Hebrew terms, such as:

- זָהָב (zahav) • Strong's Hebrew 2091, meaning "gold."
- טַבַּעַת (tabba'at) • Strong's Hebrew 2885, meaning "ring."

These Hebrew terms are often used in the Old Testament to describe wealth, adornment, and the status associated with such items.

Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to describe a person adorned with a gold ring, often implying wealth or social status.

Context: The term χρυσοδακτύλιος appears in the New Testament in the context of social distinctions within the early Christian community. It is found in James 2:2, where the apostle James addresses the issue of favoritism based on outward appearances. The passage reads: "Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in." (BSB)

In this context, χρυσοδακτύλιος is used to highlight the contrast between the wealthy and the poor, urging believers to treat all individuals equally, regardless of their material possessions. The presence of a gold ring serves as a symbol of wealth and status, which could lead to preferential treatment. James warns against such partiality, emphasizing that faith in Jesus Christ should transcend social and economic barriers.

The use of χρυσοδακτύλιος reflects the cultural practices of the time, where jewelry and adornments were common indicators of one's social standing. The early church, however, was called to a higher standard of love and equality, reflecting the values of the Kingdom of God rather than the societal norms of the day.

Forms and Transliterations

χρυσοδακτυλιος χρυσοδακτύλιος chrusodaktulios chrysodaktylios chrysodaktýlios

Englishman's Concordance

James 2:2 Adj-NMS
GRK: ὑμῶν ἀνὴρ χρυσοδακτύλιος ἐν ἐσθῆτι
NAS: into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine
KJV: a man with a gold ring, in
INT: of you a man with gold rings in apparel

Strong's Greek 5554
1 Occurrence

χρυσοδακτύλιος — 1 Occ.