Strong's Lexicon chalkion: Bronze vessel, copper vessel Original Word: χαλκίον Word Origin: Derived from χαλκός (chalkos), meaning "copper" or "bronze." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with metal vessels is נְחֹשֶׁת (nechosheth), Strong's Hebrew 5178, which also refers to copper or bronze. Usage: The term "chalkion" refers to a vessel or container made of bronze or copper. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe items made from these metals, which were common in the ancient world for their durability and utility. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, bronze and copper were widely used for making various household items, including cooking pots, utensils, and other vessels. These metals were valued for their strength and resistance to corrosion. The use of bronze and copper vessels was prevalent in both domestic and religious settings, often symbolizing wealth and craftsmanship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chalkos Definition a brazen (i.e. of copper, bronze, brass) vessel NASB Translation copper pots (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5473: χαλκίονχαλκίον, χαλκιου, τό (χαλκός), a (copper or) brazen vessel: Mark 7:4. ((Aristophanes), Xenophon, oec. 8, 19; (others).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a bronze vesselDiminutive from chalkos; a copper dish -- brazen vessel. see GREEK chalkos Forms and Transliterations χαλκιων χαλκίων chalkion chalkiōn chalkíon chalkíōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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