5475. chalkos

Lexicon

chalkos: Bronze, brass, copper

Original Word: χαλκός
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: chalkos
Pronunciation: khal-KOS
Phonetic Spelling: (khal-kos')
Definition: Bronze, brass, copper
Meaning: copper, brass, money; a brazen musical instrument.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

money, copper or bronze

Perhaps from chalao through the idea of hollowing out as a vessel (this metal being chiefly used for that purpose); copper (the substance, or some implement or coin made of it) -- brass, money.

see GREEK chalao

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
copper or bronze
NASB Translation
bronze (1), copper (1), gong (1), money (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5475: χαλκός

χαλκός, χαλκοῦ, ὁ, from Homer down, the Sept. for נְחֹשֶׁת, brass: 1 Corinthians 13:1; Revelation 18:12; (like the Latinaes) what is made of brass, money, coins of brass (also of silver and of gold), Matthew 10:9; Mark 6:8; Mark 12:41. (B. D., under the word Brass; Dict. of Antiq., under the wordaes.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the base of χαλάω (chalao), meaning "to let down" or "to lower."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5178 נְחֹשֶׁת (nechosheth): Refers to copper, bronze, or brass, often used in the construction of the Tabernacle and Temple, as well as in various implements and ornaments.
• H5154 נְחָשׁ (nachash): A related term that can also mean bronze or copper, used in similar contexts as nechosheth.

These entries highlight the cultural and symbolic importance of χαλκός in biblical times, serving as a testament to its multifaceted role in both practical and metaphorical applications.

Usage: The term χαλκός is used in the New Testament to describe various objects made of copper or bronze, including coins, musical instruments, and other items. It often symbolizes strength, durability, and value.

Context: χαλκός appears in several New Testament passages, illustrating its significance in the ancient world. In Mark 12:41, Jesus observes people putting money into the temple treasury, where "many rich people put in large amounts" (BSB), likely referring to coins made of χαλκός. This highlights the use of copper or bronze in currency and its role in daily economic transactions.

In 1 Corinthians 13:1, Paul uses χαλκός metaphorically: "If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal" (BSB). Here, χαλκός is associated with musical instruments, emphasizing the emptiness of actions without love.

Revelation 1:15 describes the glorified Christ: "His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace" (BSB). This imagery of χαλκός conveys purity, strength, and divine majesty, reflecting the enduring and refined nature of Christ's presence.

χαλκός also appears in Acts 3:6, where Peter tells a beggar, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I have I give you" (BSB). The mention of χαλκός in the context of wealth underscores the contrast between material riches and spiritual gifts.

Forms and Transliterations

χαλκον χαλκόν χαλκὸν χαλκος χαλκός χαλκὸς χαλκου χαλκού χαλκοῦ χαλκώ chalkon chalkón chalkòn chalkos chalkòs chalkou chalkoû

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 10:9 N-AMS
GRK: ἄργυρον μηδὲ χαλκὸν εἰς τὰς
NAS: or copper for your money belts,
KJV: silver, nor brass in your
INT: silver nor money in the

Mark 6:8 N-AMS
GRK: τὴν ζώνην χαλκόν
NAS: bag, no money in their belt--
KJV: bread, no money in [their] purse:
INT: the belt money

Mark 12:41 N-AMS
GRK: ὄχλος βάλλει χαλκὸν εἰς τὸ
NAS: were putting money into the treasury;
KJV: cast money into
INT: crowd cast money into the

1 Corinthians 13:1 N-NMS
GRK: ἔχω γέγονα χαλκὸς ἠχῶν ἢ
NAS: a noisy gong or
KJV: [as] sounding brass, or
INT: have I have become brass sounding or

Revelation 18:12 N-GMS
GRK: τιμιωτάτου καὶ χαλκοῦ καὶ σιδήρου
NAS: wood and bronze and iron
KJV: wood, and of brass, and iron,
INT: most precious and of brass and of iron

Strong's Greek 5475
5 Occurrences

χαλκὸν — 3 Occ.
χαλκὸς — 1 Occ.
χαλκοῦ — 1 Occ.