Strong's Lexicon chashmal: Amber, Electrum Original Word: חַשְׁמַל Word Origin: The origin of the word חַשְׁמַל is uncertain, and it appears only in the book of Ezekiel in the Hebrew Bible. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "chashmal," as it is a unique term in the Hebrew text. However, the concept of divine radiance and glory can be related to Greek terms like δόξα (doxa, Strong's G1391), meaning "glory." Usage: The term "chashmal" is used in the context of Ezekiel's visions to describe a radiant, glowing substance or appearance. It is often translated as "amber" or "electrum," a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, known for its bright, shining quality. The word conveys a sense of brilliance and divine glory. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, precious metals and stones were often associated with divine presence and majesty. The use of "chashmal" in Ezekiel's vision reflects this cultural understanding, as it describes the appearance of God's glory. The term's exact meaning has been debated, but its association with light and brilliance is clear, fitting the context of a theophany—a visible manifestation of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition perhaps amber NASB Translation glowing metal (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs חַשְׁמַל noun [masculine] etymology and exact meaning dubious; evidently some shining substance; AV amber; supposed by Thes (q. v.) and most to be a brilliant amalgam of gold and silver, ᵐ5 ἤλεκτρον (see Liddell & Scott under the word 2), ᵑ9 electrum; see also Dl in BaerEzech. xii; only in the combination ׳כְּעֵין ח like the appearance of ׳ח Ezekiel 1:4,27; בְּעֵין הַחַשְׁמַ֑לָה Ezekiel 8:2 (on ending הָ֯ see Ges§ 90, 2 R a; Co strike out) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance amber Of uncertain derivation; probably bronze or polished spectrum metal -- amber. Forms and Transliterations הַחַשְׁמַ֖ל הַחַשְׁמַֽלָה׃ החשמל החשמלה׃ חַשְׁמַ֗ל חשמל chashMal ha·ḥaš·ma·lāh ha·ḥaš·mal hachashMal hachashMalah haḥašmal haḥašmalāh ḥaš·mal ḥašmalLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 1:4 HEB: וּמִ֨תּוֹכָ֔הּ כְּעֵ֥ין הַחַשְׁמַ֖ל מִתּ֥וֹךְ הָאֵֽשׁ׃ NAS: it, and in its midst something like glowing metal in the midst KJV: thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst INT: midst as the colour glowing the midst of the fire Ezekiel 1:27 Ezekiel 8:2 3 Occurrences |
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