693. argurous

Lexicon

argurous: Silver

Original Word: ἀργυροῦς
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: argurous
Pronunciation: ar-goo-roos'
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-goo'-reh-os)
Definition: Silver
Meaning: made of silver.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of silver.

From arguros; made of silver -- (of) silver.

see GREEK arguros

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from arguros
Definition
of silver
NASB Translation
silver (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 693: ἀργύρεος

ἀργύρεος οὖς, ἀργυρεα ἀργυρεα, ἀργυρεον ἀργυροῦν, of silver; in the contracted form in Acts 19:24 (but WH brackets); 2 Timothy 2:20; Revelation 9:20. (From Homer down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from ἄργυρος (argyros), meaning "silver."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3701 כֶּסֶף (kesef): This Hebrew term means "silver" and is used extensively in the Old Testament to refer to the metal itself, as well as to money and wealth. It shares similar connotations with ἀργυροῦς, often symbolizing both material wealth and the potential for idolatry or moral compromise.

Usage: This word is used in the New Testament to describe objects or items that are composed of or adorned with silver.

Context: The Greek term ἀργυροῦς appears in the New Testament to denote items that are crafted from silver, emphasizing their value and beauty. Silver, as a precious metal, was commonly used in the ancient world for currency, jewelry, and various ornamental purposes. In the biblical context, silver often symbolizes wealth, purity, and sometimes idolatry, depending on its use.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἀργυροῦς is found in passages that highlight the material wealth or craftsmanship of certain objects. For instance, in Acts 19:24, the term is used to describe the silver shrines of Artemis, which were a significant source of income for the craftsmen in Ephesus: "For a silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in a great deal of business for the craftsmen."

The use of silver in the Bible often carries a dual connotation. On one hand, it represents the blessings and prosperity bestowed by God, as seen in the wealth of the patriarchs and the splendor of the temple. On the other hand, it can also signify the dangers of materialism and idolatry, as illustrated by the silver idols and the betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.

Forms and Transliterations

αργυρα αργυρά ἀργυρᾶ αργυραί αργυράν αργυράς αργυροί αργυροίς αργυρός αργυρούν αργυρους αργυρούς ἀργυροῦς αργυρών argura argurous argyra argyrâ argyrous argyroûs

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 19:24 Adj-AMP
GRK: ποιῶν ναοὺς ἀργυροῦς Ἀρτέμιδος παρείχετο
NAS: who made silver shrines
KJV: which made silver shrines
INT: making shrines silver of Artemis brought

2 Timothy 2:20 Adj-NNP
GRK: χρυσᾶ καὶ ἀργυρᾶ ἀλλὰ καὶ
NAS: gold and silver vessels,
KJV: of gold and of silver, but also
INT: golden and silver but also

Revelation 9:20 Adj-ANP
GRK: καὶ τὰ ἀργυρᾶ καὶ τὰ
NAS: of gold and of silver and of brass
KJV: of gold, and silver, and brass,
INT: and silver and

Strong's Greek 693
3 Occurrences

ἀργυρᾶ — 2 Occ.
ἀργυροῦς — 1 Occ.