Strong's Lexicon chrusoó: To gild, to overlay with gold, to adorn with gold. Original Word: χρυσόω Word Origin: Derived from χρυσός (chrysos), meaning "gold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of overlaying with gold is צָפָה (tsaphah), which means "to overlay" or "to cover," as seen in Exodus 25:11. Usage: The verb χρυσόω is used to describe the act of covering or overlaying an object with gold. This term is often used in a literal sense to describe the process of gilding objects, particularly in the context of religious or sacred items. It can also carry a metaphorical sense, implying the act of adorning or embellishing something to enhance its value or appearance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient cultures, gold was a symbol of wealth, divinity, and purity. The practice of gilding objects was common in the ancient Near East, including in Israelite culture, where gold was used extensively in the construction and decoration of the Tabernacle and the Temple. Gold overlay was a way to honor the divine, reflecting the glory and majesty of God. The use of gold in religious contexts underscored the sacredness and importance of the objects and spaces it adorned. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chrusos Definition to gild, to cover with gold NASB Translation adorned (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5558: χρυσόωχρυσόω, χρυσῷ: perfect passive participle κεχρυσωμενος; to adorn with gold, to gild: κεχρυσωμένη χρυσῷ (A. V. "decked with gold)"], Revelation 17:4; and ἐν (G L Tr omit; WH brackets ἐν) χρυσῷ, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance adorn, deckFrom chrusos; to gild, i.e. Bespangle with golden ornaments -- deck. see GREEK chrusos Forms and Transliterations εχρύσωσε εχρύσωσεν κεχρυσωμενη κεχρυσωμένη κεχρυσωμένων χρυσώσεις kechrusomene kechrusōmenē kechrysomene kechrysoméne kechrysōmenē kechrysōménēLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Revelation 17:4 V-RPM/P-NFSGRK: κόκκινον καὶ κεχρυσωμένη χρυσίῳ καὶ NAS: and scarlet, and adorned with gold KJV: and decked with gold INT: scarlet and adorned with gold and Revelation 18:16 V-RPM/P-NFS |
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