Strong's Lexicon chalkos: Bronze, brass, copper Original Word: χαλκός Word Origin: From a primary root word related to the idea of shining or being bright. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5178 נְחֹשֶׁת (nechosheth): Often translated as bronze or copper, used in the Old Testament to describe various objects, including the bronze serpent (Numbers 21:9) and the bronze altar (Exodus 27:1-2). Usage: The Greek word "χαλκός" (chalkos) refers to a metal, typically understood as bronze or copper. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe something that is of lesser value or quality compared to gold or silver. It can also denote the sound of a gong or cymbal, emphasizing emptiness or lack of substance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, bronze was a significant metal used for various purposes, including weaponry, tools, and art. It was valued for its durability and workability. The Bronze Age, a period characterized by the use of bronze, highlights its importance in ancient cultures. In the Greco-Roman world, bronze was commonly used for coins, statues, and musical instruments, such as cymbals and gongs. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition copper or bronze NASB Translation bronze (1), copper (1), gong (1), money (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5475: χαλκόςχαλκός, χαλκοῦ, ὁ, from Homer down, the Sept. for נְחֹשֶׁת, brass: 1 Corinthians 13:1; Revelation 18:12; (like the Latinaes) what is made of brass, money, coins of brass (also of silver and of gold), Matthew 10:9; Mark 6:8; Mark 12:41. (B. D., under the word Brass; Dict. of Antiq., under the wordaes.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance money, copper or bronzePerhaps from chalao through the idea of hollowing out as a vessel (this metal being chiefly used for that purpose); copper (the substance, or some implement or coin made of it) -- brass, money. see GREEK chalao Forms and Transliterations χαλκον χαλκόν χαλκὸν χαλκος χαλκός χαλκὸς χαλκου χαλκού χαλκοῦ χαλκώ chalkon chalkón chalkòn chalkos chalkòs chalkou chalkoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 10:9 N-AMSGRK: ἄργυρον μηδὲ χαλκὸν εἰς τὰς NAS: or copper for your money belts, KJV: silver, nor brass in your INT: silver nor money in the Mark 6:8 N-AMS Mark 12:41 N-AMS 1 Corinthians 13:1 N-NMS Revelation 18:12 N-GMS Strong's Greek 5475 |
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