The meaning of “χρυσίον”
Understanding chrysíon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
diminutive of χρυσός gold. - a golden article, i.e. gold plating, ornament, or coin
χρυσίον
diminutive of χρυσός gold. - a golden article, i.e. gold plating, ornament, or coin
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 20:33 | “I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.” Word: χρυσίον (chrysíon) | |
| Hebrews 9:4 | “Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;” Word: χρυσίον (chrysíon) | |
| 1 Peter 1:18 | “Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;” Word: χρυσίον (chrysíon) | |
| Revelation 21:18 | “And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.” Word: χρυσίον (chrysíon) |