Berean Strong's Lexicon chrusoprasos: Chrysoprase Original Word: χρυσόπρασος Word Origin: From Greek words χρυσός (chrusos, meaning "gold") and πράσον (prason, meaning "leek" or "green") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "chrusoprasos," as it is a specific type of gemstone mentioned in the New Testament. However, gemstones in general are often referred to in the Old Testament, such as in the description of the High Priest's breastplate (Exodus 28:17-20). Usage: The term "chrusoprasos" refers to a precious stone known as chrysoprase, which is a variety of chalcedony that contains small quantities of nickel, giving it a distinct apple-green color. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe one of the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, chrysoprase was highly valued for its beauty and rarity. It was often used in jewelry and ornamentation. The Greeks and Romans prized it for its vibrant color, which was associated with prosperity and health. The stone's name reflects its golden-green hue, combining the Greek words for gold and leek. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chrusos and a prim. word prason (a leek) Definition a chrysoprase (a greenish-yellow gem) NASB Translation chrysoprase (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5556: χρυσόπρασοςχρυσόπρασος (χρυσοπρασον Lachmann), χρυσοπρασου, ὁ, (from χρυσός, and πράσον a leek), chrysoprase, a precious stone in color like a leek, of a translucent golden-green (cf. BB. DD., under the word; Riehm, HWB, under the word, Edelsteine 6): Revelation 21:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chrysoprase. From chrusos and prason (a leek); a greenish-yellow gem ("chrysoprase") -- chrysoprase. see GREEK chrusos Forms and Transliterations χρυσοπρασος χρυσόπρασος chrusoprasos chrysoprasos chrysóprasosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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