Berean Strong's Lexicon chalkous: Bronze, Copper Original Word: χαλκοῦς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word χαλκός (chalkos), meaning "copper" or "bronze." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5178 נְחֹשֶׁת (nechosheth) - Copper, Bronze - H5154 נְחֻשָּׁה (nechushah) - Bronze, Brass Usage: The term "chalkous" refers to a metal, specifically bronze or copper, which was commonly used in the ancient world for various purposes, including the making of coins, tools, and weapons. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe something of lesser value or quality compared to gold or silver. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, bronze was a significant metal due to its durability and versatility. It was an alloy typically made from copper and tin, and it played a crucial role in the development of tools, weapons, and art. The use of bronze dates back to the Bronze Age, a period characterized by the widespread use of this metal. In biblical times, bronze was also used in the construction of the Tabernacle and the Temple, symbolizing strength and endurance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chalkos Definition brazen (i.e. of copper, bronze, brass) NASB Translation brass (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5470: χάλκεοςχάλκεος, χαλκεα, χαλκεον, contracted χαλκοῦς, χαλκῆ, χαλκοῦν (χαλκός), from Homer down, brazen (A. V. of brass): Revelation 9:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance brass. From chalkos; coppery -- brass. see GREEK chalkos Forms and Transliterations χαλκα χαλκά χαλκᾶ χαλκαί χαλκαίς χαλκάς χάλκειαι χαλκή χαλκήν χαλκοί χαλκοίς χαλκού χαλκούν χαλκούς χαλκώ χαλκών chalka chalkâLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |