5557. chrusos

Lexicon

chrusos: Gold

Original Word: χρυσός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: chrusos
Pronunciation: khroo-SOS
Phonetic Spelling: (khroo-sos')
Definition: Gold
Meaning: gold, anything made of gold, a gold coin.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

gold.

Perhaps from the base of chraomai (through the idea of the utility of the metal); gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin -- gold.

see GREEK chraomai

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 5557 xrysós (a masculine noun) – gold, used also as a symbol of profound purchasing power ("potential acquisition"). See 5553 (xrysion).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
gold
NASB Translation
gold (9).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5557: χρυσός

χρυσός, χρυσοῦ, ὁ, from Homer down, Hebrew זָהָב, gold (ὁ ἐπί γῆς καί ὁ ὑπό γῆς, Plato, legg. 5, p. 728 a.): universally, Matthew 2:11; 1 Corinthians 3:12 (R G L (others χρυσίον, which see)); Revelation 9:7; equivalent to precious things made of gold, golden ornaments, Matthew 23:16; 1 Timothy 2:9 (here L WH text χρυσίον); James 5:3; Revelation 17:4 (L WH text χρυσίον); (L Tr text WH text χρυσίον); an image made of gold, Acts 17:29; stamped gold, gold coin, Matthew 10:9.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a primary word, χρυσοῦς (chrysous), meaning "golden."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H2091 זָהָב (zahab): The primary Hebrew term for gold, used extensively throughout the Old Testament in similar contexts as χρυσός, including descriptions of the tabernacle, temple, and various articles of wealth and worship.
• H3800 כֶּתֶם (kethem): Another Hebrew term for gold, often used poetically or to denote fine gold, emphasizing its purity and value.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term χρυσός as it appears in the New Testament, highlighting its significance both materially and spiritually within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term χρυσός is used in the New Testament to refer to literal gold, often in the context of wealth, material possessions, or as a metaphor for something of great value. It appears in various passages discussing the adornment of the temple, the wealth of individuals, and the purity and value of faith.

Context: • Gold in the Ancient World: In biblical times, gold was a symbol of wealth and status. It was used extensively in the construction of the tabernacle and the temple, as well as in the making of idols and various articles of worship. Gold's enduring quality and resistance to tarnish made it a fitting symbol for purity and divine glory.

• New Testament References: In the New Testament, χρυσός is mentioned in several contexts:
• Adornments and Wealth: In 1 Peter 3:3, believers are advised not to focus on external adornments such as "gold jewelry" but rather on the inner self. This reflects a broader biblical theme that values spiritual over material wealth.
• The Temple and Offerings: In Matthew 23:16-17, Jesus criticizes the Pharisees for their misplaced priorities, emphasizing the greater importance of the temple over the gold that adorns it.
• Metaphorical Use: In Revelation 3:18, the Laodicean church is counseled to buy from Christ "gold refined by fire," symbolizing faith that has been tested and purified.

• Symbolism: Gold often symbolizes divine attributes such as holiness, majesty, and eternal value. Its use in the Bible underscores the contrast between earthly wealth and spiritual riches.

Forms and Transliterations

χρυσατορευτά χρυσον χρυσόν χρυσὸν χρυσος χρυσός χρυσὸς χρυσοτορευτά χρυσου χρυσού χρυσοῦ χρυσούς χρυσοχόον χρυσοχόος χρυσοχόων χρυσω χρυσώ χρυσῷ chruso chrusō chruson chrusos chrusou chryso chrysō chrysôi chrysō̂i chryson chrysón chrysòn chrysos chrysòs chrysou chrysoû

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 2:11 N-AMS
GRK: αὐτῷ δῶρα χρυσὸν καὶ λίβανον
NAS: to Him gifts of gold, frankincense,
KJV: gifts; gold, and
INT: to him gifts gold and frankincense

Matthew 10:9 N-AMS
GRK: Μὴ κτήσησθε χρυσὸν μηδὲ ἄργυρον
NAS: Do not acquire gold, or silver,
KJV: Provide neither gold, nor silver,
INT: neither take along gold nor silver

Matthew 23:16 N-DMS
GRK: ἐν τῷ χρυσῷ τοῦ ναοῦ
NAS: swears by the gold of the temple
KJV: by the gold of the temple,
INT: by the gold of the temple

Matthew 23:17 N-NMS
GRK: ἐστίν ὁ χρυσὸς ἢ ὁ
NAS: is more important, the gold or
KJV: is greater, the gold, or the temple
INT: is the gold or the

Matthew 23:17 N-AMS
GRK: ἁγιάσας τὸν χρυσόν
NAS: the temple that sanctified the gold?
KJV: the temple that sanctifieth the gold?
INT: having sanctified the gold

Acts 17:29 N-DMS
GRK: ὀφείλομεν νομίζειν χρυσῷ ἢ ἀργύρῳ
NAS: is like gold or
KJV: is like unto gold, or silver,
INT: we ought to think to gold or to silver

1 Corinthians 3:12 N-AMS
GRK: τὸν θεμέλιον χρυσόν ἄργυρον λίθους
INT: the foundation gold silver stones

James 5:3 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ χρυσὸς ὑμῶν καὶ
NAS: Your gold and your silver have rusted;
KJV: Your gold and silver
INT: the gold of you and

Revelation 9:7 N-DMS
GRK: στέφανοι ὅμοιοι χρυσῷ καὶ τὰ
NAS: like gold, and their faces
KJV: crowns like gold, and their
INT: crowns like gold and the

Revelation 18:12 N-GMS
GRK: γόμον χρυσοῦ καὶ ἀργύρου
NAS: cargoes of gold and silver
KJV: The merchandise of gold, and silver,
INT: cargo of gold and of silver

Strong's Greek 5557
10 Occurrences

χρυσῷ — 3 Occ.
χρυσὸν — 4 Occ.
χρυσὸς — 2 Occ.
χρυσοῦ — 1 Occ.