Lexical Summary chrusoprasos: Chrysoprase Original Word: χρυσόπρασος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chrysoprase. From chrusos and prason (a leek); a greenish-yellow gem ("chrysoprase") -- chrysoprase. see GREEK chrusos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chrusos and a prim. word prason (a leek) Definition a chrysoprase (a greenish-yellow gem) NASB Translation chrysoprase (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5556: χρυσόπρασοςχρυσόπρασος (χρυσοπρασον Lachmann), χρυσοπρασου, ὁ, (from χρυσός, and πράσον a leek), chrysoprase, a precious stone in color like a leek, of a translucent golden-green (cf. BB. DD., under the word; Riehm, HWB, under the word, Edelsteine 6): Revelation 21:20. Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Chrysoprasos combines the Greek words for “gold” (chrysos) and “leek-green” (prason), describing a translucent, apple- to emerald-green stone shot through with a golden glow. In later gemology it became known as “chrysoprase,” a prized variety of chalcedony. Biblical Occurrence • Revelation 21:20 – the tenth foundation stone of the New Jerusalem is “the chrysoprase.” This lone appearance fixes the gem forever within the climactic vision of redeemed creation. Historical Background Ancient writers such as Theophrastus and Pliny the Elder mention chrysoprasos as rarer and more valued than emerald. It was mined chiefly in Asia Minor and Egypt and was often fashioned into signet rings or inlaid in royal ornaments. Although the Septuagint uses different terms for the stones of the high priest’s breastpiece (Exodus 28; 39), many scholars suggest that the Hebrew “tarshish” or “nophekh” may refer to the same or a similar green-gold stone. Whether or not it was actually sewn into Aaron’s ephod, chrysoprase was widely associated with dignity and authority in the ancient Near East. Symbolic Significance Green evokes life, growth, and fruitfulness, while gold speaks of glory and incorruptibility. Their union in chrysoprasos pictures everlasting life suffused with divine majesty—fitting for a city where “the glory of God shone, and its lamp is the Lamb” (Revelation 21:23). As the tenth foundation stone, chrysoprasos stands in the second group of four (foundations seven through ten), often viewed as expressing God’s covenant faithfulness carried to completion. Theological Implications 1. Assurance of Fulfillment – Every detail of the New Jerusalem is divinely selected. The placement of chrysoprasos confirms that not one promise fails (Joshua 23:14). Practical Application • Hope in Trial – Believers under pressure can look beyond present affliction to the solid, resplendent foundations God is even now preparing. Related Scriptures Exodus 28:17-21; Exodus 39:10-14 – breastpiece stones Ezekiel 28:13 – precious stones of Eden Revelation 4:3; Revelation 21:11-21 – gemstones in throne-room and city “Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb… The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone” (Revelation 21:9, 19). The tenth gleam in that jeweled wall is chrysoprasos—testifying that God’s redeemed people will forever dwell in undimmed, verdant glory. Forms and Transliterations χρυσοπρασος χρυσόπρασος chrusoprasos chrysoprasos chrysóprasosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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