The meaning of “χρυσός”
Understanding chrysós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gold. - gold - by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin
χρυσός
gold. - gold - by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:16 | “Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!” Word: χρυσός (chrysós) | |
| Acts 17:29 | “Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device.” Word: χρυσός (chrysós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:12 | “Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;” Word: χρυσός (chrysós) | |
| 1 Timothy 2:9 | “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;” Word: χρυσός (chrysós) | |
| James 5:3 | “Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.” Word: χρυσός (chrysós) |