5472. chalkédón
Strong's Lexicon
chalkédón: Chalcedony

Original Word: χαλκηδών
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: chalkédón
Pronunciation: khal-kay-DON
Phonetic Spelling: (khal-kay-dohn')
Definition: Chalcedony
Meaning: chalcedony, a small stone of various colors.

Word Origin: Likely derived from the name of the ancient city Chalcedon, located in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "chalkédón," the concept of precious stones is prevalent in the Old Testament, such as in the description of the High Priest's breastplate (Exodus 28:17-20).

Usage: The term "chalkédón" refers to a precious stone, specifically chalcedony, which is a type of quartz known for its waxy luster and can appear in various colors. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe one of the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem.

Cultural and Historical Background: Chalcedony was a valued gemstone in ancient times, often used in jewelry and ornamentation. The city of Chalcedon, from which the stone likely derives its name, was an important trade center, contributing to the stone's prominence and desirability. In biblical symbolism, precious stones often represent beauty, value, and the glory of God's creation.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
chalcedony (a precious stone)
NASB Translation
chalcedony (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5472: χαλκηδών

χαλκηδών, χαλκηδονος, , chalcedony, a precious stone de scribed by Pliny, h. n. 31, 5 (18), 72 (see B. D. (especially the American edition), under the word): Revelation 21:19.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
chalcedony.

From chalkos and perhaps eidos; copper-like, i.e. "chalcedony" -- chalcedony.

see GREEK chalkos

see GREEK eidos

Forms and Transliterations
χαλκηδων χαλκηδών chalkedon chalkedṓn chalkēdōn chalkēdṓn
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Englishman's Concordance
Revelation 21:19 N-NMS
GRK: ὁ τρίτος χαλκηδών ὁ τέταρτος
NAS: the third, chalcedony; the fourth,
KJV: the third, a chalcedony; the fourth,
INT: the third chalcedony the fourth

Strong's Greek 5472
1 Occurrence


χαλκηδών — 1 Occ.

















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