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χρυσός
chrysós
G5557
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G5557
KJV Translations
gold
Derivation / Root
perhaps from the base of G5530 (χράομαι) (through the idea of the utility of the metal);
Definition of chrysós
χρυσός (chrysós) — gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin
Word Origin
This word comes perhaps from the base of G5530 (χράομαι) (through the idea of the utility of the metal); See the root word: G5530 (χράομαι).
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from χρυσός.
χράομαι
chráomai
G5530
to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly), light upon, etc.), i.e. (by implication) to employ or (by extension) to act towards one in a given manner
χρύσεος
chrýseos
G5552
made of gold
χρυσίον
chrysíon
G5553
a golden article, i.e. gold plating, ornament, or coin
χρυσοδακτύλιος
chrysodaktýlios
G5554
gold-ringed, i.e. wearing a golden finger-ring or similar jewelry
χρυσόλιθος
chrysólithos
G5555
gold-stone, i.e. a yellow gem ("chrysolite")
χρυσόπρασος
chrysóprasos
G5556
a greenish-yellow gem ("chrysoprase")
χρυσόω
chrysóō
G5558
to gild, i.e. bespangle with golden ornaments
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