Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5557

Strong's G5557 · Greek

χρυσός

chrysós

Number
G5557
Language
Greek
Original word
χρυσός
Transliteration
chrysós
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin

KJV: gold

Root / derivation: perhaps from the base of G5530 (χράομαι) (through the idea of the utility of the metal);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered χρυσός across 12 verses.

gold13×

Every occurrence (KJV)

12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew4 verses
Acts1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
James1 verse
Revelation4 verses
Revelation 9:7

And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the faces of men.

Revelation 17:4

And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:

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,

Revelation 18:16

And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5557 (chrysós) mean?

gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin

How many times does G5557 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5557 (χρυσός) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “gold.”

How is chrysós translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5557 is rendered as “gold” (13×).

Where does the Greek word χρυσός come from?

perhaps from the base of G5530 (χράομαι) (through the idea of the utility of the metal);