The meaning of “χαλκός”
Understanding chalkós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
brass, money. - copper (the substance, or some implement or coin made of it)
χαλκός
brass, money. - copper (the substance, or some implement or coin made of it)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:9 | “Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,” Word: χαλκός (chalkós) | |
| Mark 6:8 | “And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:” Word: χαλκός (chalkós) | |
| Mark 12:41 | “And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.” Word: χαλκός (chalkós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 13:1 | “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” Word: χαλκός (chalkós) | |
| Revelation 18:12 | “The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,” Word: χαλκός (chalkós) |