Strong’s G5557

χρυσός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

chrusos

Pronunciation

khroo-SOS

Definition

Gold

Meaning

gold, anything made of gold, a gold coin.

Usage

The Greek word "chrusos" refers to gold, a precious metal highly valued for its rarity, beauty, and malleability. In the New Testament, "chrusos" is often used literally to describe physical gold, such as coins, jewelry, or other valuable items. It is also used metaphorically to represent wealth, opulence, and sometimes the corrupting influence of material riches.

Bible references

Matthew 2:11;Matthew 10:9;Matthew 23:16;Matthew 23:17;Matthew 23:17;Acts 17:29;1 Corinthians 3:12;James 5:3;Revelation 9:7;Revelation 18:12