Strong's Lexicon
G5472
G5472 — χαλκηδών
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G5472 |
|---|---|
| Word: | χαλκηδών |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Etymology: | from G5475 and perhaps G1491 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | chalkedon |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | khal-kay-down' |
| Meaning: | 1. copper-like, i.e. "chalcedony" |
| KJV Renderings: | chalcedony |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
χαλκηδών, χαλκηδονος, ὁ, chalcedony, a precious stone de scribed by Pliny, h. n. 31, 5 (18), 72 (see B. D. (especially the American edition), under the word): Rev 21:19.
Other Resources
Englishman's Greek Concordance
χαλκηδών (chalcedony)
Revelation 21:19
- KJV: And the foundations of the wall of the city garnished with all manner of precious stones The first foundation jasper the second sapphire the third a chalcedony the fourth an emerald
- GK: και οι θεμέλιοι του τείχους της πόλεως παντί λίθω τιμίω κεκοσμημένοι ο θεμέλιος ο πρώτος ιάσπις ο δεύτερος σάπφειρος ο τρίτος χαλκηδών ο τέταρτος σμάραγδος