Lexicon chrusoprasos: Chrysoprase Original Word: χρυσόπρασος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chrysoprase. From chrusos and prason (a leek); a greenish-yellow gem ("chrysoprase") -- chrysoprase. see GREEK chrusos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chrusos and a prim. word prason (a leek) Definition a chrysoprase (a greenish-yellow gem) NASB Translation chrysoprase (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5556: χρυσόπρασοςχρυσόπρασος (χρυσοπρασον Lachmann), χρυσοπρασου, ὁ, (from χρυσός, and πράσον a leek), chrysoprase, a precious stone in color like a leek, of a translucent golden-green (cf. BB. DD., under the word; Riehm, HWB, under the word, Edelsteine 6): Revelation 21:20. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: χρυσός (chrysos), meaning "gold," and πράσον (prason), meaning "leek" or "green."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for χρυσόπρασος in the Old Testament. However, the concept of precious stones is present in various passages, such as in the description of the High Priest's breastplate (Exodus 28:17-20) and the foundations of the New Jerusalem (Isaiah 54:11-12), though specific stones may differ. Usage: The term χρυσόπρασος is used in the New Testament to describe one of the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem in the Book of Revelation. Context: The term χρυσόπρασος appears in the New Testament in Revelation 21:20, where it is listed as one of the twelve foundation stones of the New Jerusalem. The chrysoprase is noted for its distinctive golden-green hue, which is reminiscent of the color of a leek. This precious stone is associated with beauty and value, reflecting the glory and splendor of the heavenly city. In the context of Revelation, the use of such precious stones symbolizes the magnificence and divine perfection of the New Jerusalem, a place prepared by God for His people. The chrysoprase, along with the other foundation stones, serves to illustrate the richness and diversity of God's creation and the eternal beauty of His kingdom. Forms and Transliterations χρυσοπρασος χρυσόπρασος chrusoprasos chrysoprasos chrysóprasosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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