χρυσός

chrusosNoun (Masculine)G5557

gold

From: perhaps from the base of G5530 (χράομαι) (through the idea of the utility of the metal);

Short Definition

gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin

Full Lexicon Entry

gold: of golden ornaments, (Rec., WH, mg.), (Rec., WH, mg.) (Rec., WH, mg.); of images; of gold coin.
LXX Usage: chiefly for זָהָב

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
4
Revelation
2
1 Corinthians
1
Acts
1
James
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 3:12
  • Acts 17:29
  • James 5:3
  • Matthew 10:9
  • Matthew 2:11

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