Strong's Lexicon argurokopos: Silversmith Original Word: ἀργυροκόπος Word Origin: From Greek words ἄργυρος (argyros, meaning "silver") and κόπτω (kopto, meaning "to cut" or "to strike") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "argurokopos," related concepts can be found in terms like "tsaraph" (H6884), which refers to a refiner or goldsmith, indicating a craftsman working with precious metals. Usage: The term "argurokopos" refers to a craftsman who works with silver, specifically a silversmith. In the context of the New Testament, it denotes someone who creates objects from silver, often including idols or religious artifacts. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, silversmiths played a significant role in both the economy and religious practices. Silver was a valuable commodity, and artisans who could skillfully craft it into items such as coins, jewelry, and idols were highly regarded. The production of silver idols was particularly important in cities with prominent pagan temples, where these items were sold to worshippers and pilgrims. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arguros and koptó Definition a beater of silver, i.e. a silversmith NASB Translation silversmith (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 695: ἀργυροκόποςἀργυροκόπος, ἀργυροκοπου, ὁ (ἄργυρος and κόπτω to beat, hammer; a silver-beater), a silversmith: Acts 19:24. (Judges 17:4; Jeremiah 6:29. Plutarch, de vitand. aere alien. c. 7.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance silversmith. From arguros and kopto; a beater (i.e. Worker) of silver -- silversmith. see GREEK arguros see GREEK kopto Forms and Transliterations αργυροκοπος αργυροκόπος ἀργυροκόπος argurokopos argyrokopos argyrokóposLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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