Strong's Lexicon chrusolithos: Chrysolite Original Word: χρυσόλιθος Word Origin: From Greek χρυσός (chrusos, meaning "gold") and λίθος (lithos, meaning "stone") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2130 (זַהַב, zahab): Often translated as "gold," this Hebrew term shares the concept of value and splendor associated with chrysolite. Usage: The term "chrusolithos" refers to a precious stone known as chrysolite, which is characterized by its golden-yellow color. In biblical contexts, it is often associated with beauty, value, and divine splendor. The stone is mentioned in descriptions of the New Jerusalem, symbolizing the glory and purity of God's eternal kingdom. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, chrysolite was highly prized for its beauty and rarity. It was often used in jewelry and ornamentation, signifying wealth and status. The stone's golden hue made it a symbol of the divine and eternal, reflecting the light and glory of God. In the Greco-Roman world, chrysolite was believed to have protective properties and was used as a talisman. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chrusos and lithos Definition a chrysolite (a yellow gem) NASB Translation chrysolite (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5555: χρυσόλιθοςχρυσόλιθος, χρυσολιθου, ὁ (χρυσός and λίθος), chrysolith, chrysolite, a precious stone of a golden color; our topaz (cf. BB. DD., under the word Chrysolite; especially Riehm, HWB, under the word Edelsteine 5 and 19): Revelation 21:20. (Diodorus 2, 52; Josephus, Antiquities 3, 7, 5; the Sept. for תַּרְשִׁישׁ, Exodus 28:20; Exodus 36:20 (Exodus 39:13); (Ezekiel 1:16 Aq.).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chrysolite. From chrusos and lithos; gold-stone, i.e. A yellow gem ("chrysolite") -- chrysolite. see GREEK chrusos see GREEK lithos Forms and Transliterations χρυσόλιθον χρυσολιθος χρυσόλιθος chrusolithos chrysolithos chrysólithosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |