Strong’s G5466

Χαλδαῖος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Chaldaios

Pronunciation

khal-DYE-os

Definition

Chaldean

Meaning

a Chaldean.

Usage

The term "Chaldaios" refers to the Chaldeans, an ancient people who lived in the region of southern Babylonia. In the Bible, the Chaldeans are often associated with the Babylonian Empire, particularly during the time of Nebuchadnezzar II. The term can refer to the people, their language, or their culture, and is sometimes used interchangeably with "Babylonian."

Bible references

Acts 7:4