Strong’s G5556

χρυσόπρασος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

chrusoprasos

Pronunciation

khroo-SO-pras-os

Definition

Chrysoprase

Meaning

a chrysoprase, gem of a golden-greenish color.

Usage

The term "chrusoprasos" refers to a precious stone known as chrysoprase, which is a variety of chalcedony that contains small quantities of nickel, giving it a distinct apple-green color. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe one of the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem.

Bible references

Revelation 21:20