Strong's Lexicon chrusos: Gold Original Word: χρυσός Word Origin: Derived from a primary word Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2091 (זָהָב, zahav): Gold - H3800 (כֶּתֶם, kethem): Gold, fine gold Usage: The Greek word "chrusos" refers to gold, a precious metal highly valued for its rarity, beauty, and malleability. In the New Testament, "chrusos" is often used literally to describe physical gold, such as coins, jewelry, or other valuable items. It is also used metaphorically to represent wealth, opulence, and sometimes the corrupting influence of material riches. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, gold was a symbol of wealth and power. It was used in trade, as currency, and in the creation of idols and religious artifacts. Gold's enduring value made it a standard for economic transactions and a measure of wealth. In biblical times, gold was often associated with royalty and divinity, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple, where gold was extensively used. 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 Origina prim. word Definition gold NASB Translation gold (9). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5557: χρυσόςχρυσός, 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); 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 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 chrysoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 2:11 N-AMSGRK: 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 Matthew 23:16 N-DMS Matthew 23:17 N-NMS Matthew 23:17 N-AMS Acts 17:29 N-DMS 1 Corinthians 3:12 N-AMS James 5:3 N-NMS Revelation 9:7 N-DMS Revelation 18:12 N-GMS Strong's Greek 5557 |
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