Strong's Lexicon argurous: Silver Original Word: ἀργυροῦς Word Origin: Derived from ἄργυρος (argyros), meaning "silver." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3701 (כֶּסֶף, keseph): Silver, money - H3702 (כַּסְפִּי, kaspi): Silver, pertaining to silver Usage: The Greek adjective "argurous" refers to something made of or pertaining to silver. In the New Testament, it is used to describe objects or items that are composed of silver, often highlighting their value or monetary worth. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, silver was a precious metal commonly used for currency, jewelry, and various ornamental purposes. It was a symbol of wealth and economic stability. In the Greco-Roman context, silver coins were widely circulated and were a standard measure of wealth. The use of silver in the Bible often underscores themes of material wealth, economic transactions, and sometimes idolatry, as silver was also used to craft idols. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arguros Definition of silver NASB Translation silver (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 693: ἀργύρεοςἀργύρεος οὖς, ἀργυρεα ἀργυρεα, ἀργυρεον ἀργυροῦν, of silver; in the contracted form in Acts 19:24 (but WH brackets); 2 Timothy 2:20; Revelation 9:20. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of silver. From arguros; made of silver -- (of) silver. see GREEK arguros Forms and Transliterations αργυρα αργυρά ἀργυρᾶ αργυραί αργυράν αργυράς αργυροί αργυροίς αργυρός αργυρούν αργυρους αργυρούς ἀργυροῦς αργυρών argura argurous argyra argyrâ argyrous argyroûsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 19:24 Adj-AMPGRK: ποιῶν ναοὺς ἀργυροῦς Ἀρτέμιδος παρείχετο NAS: who made silver shrines KJV: which made silver shrines INT: making shrines silver of Artemis brought 2 Timothy 2:20 Adj-NNP Revelation 9:20 Adj-ANP Strong's Greek 693 |
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