◄ 5554. chrusodaktulios ►
Strong's Lexicon chrusodaktulios: Gold-ringed, wearing a gold ring Original Word: χρυσοδακτύλιος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: chrusodaktulios Pronunciation: khroo-so-dak-too'-lee-os Phonetic Spelling: (khroo-sod-ak-too'-lee-os) Definition: adorned with a gold ring. Meaning: Literally "gold-fingered," referring to someone wearing a gold ring. Word Origin: Derived from χρυσός (chrysos), meaning "gold," and δάκτυλος (daktylos), meaning "finger." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for χρυσοδακτύλιος, the concept of gold and adornment can be related to several Hebrew terms, such as: - זָהָב (zahav) • Strong's Hebrew 2091, meaning "gold." - טַבַּעַת (tabba'at) • Strong's Hebrew 2885, meaning "ring." These Hebrew terms are often used in the Old Testament to describe wealth, adornment, and the status associated with such items. Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to describe a person adorned with a gold ring, often implying wealth or social status. Context: The term χρυσοδακτύλιος appears in the New Testament in the context of social distinctions within the early Christian community. It is found in James 2:2, where the apostle James addresses the issue of favoritism based on outward appearances. The passage reads: "Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in." (BSB) In this context, χρυσοδακτύλιος is used to highlight the contrast between the wealthy and the poor, urging believers to treat all individuals equally, regardless of their material possessions. The presence of a gold ring serves as a symbol of wealth and status, which could lead to preferential treatment. James warns against such partiality, emphasizing that faith in Jesus Christ should transcend social and economic barriers. The use of χρυσοδακτύλιος reflects the cultural practices of the time, where jewelry and adornments were common indicators of one's social standing. The early church, however, was called to a higher standard of love and equality, reflecting the values of the Kingdom of God rather than the societal norms of the day. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from chrusos and daktulios Definition with a gold ring NASB Translation gold ring (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5554: χρυσοδακτύλιος χρυσοδακτύλιος, χρυσοδακτυλιον (χρυσός and δακτύλιος), gold-ringed, adorned with gold rings: James 2:2. (Besides only in Hesychius, under the word χρυσοκόλλητος; (Winers Grammar, 26).) (Cf. B. D., under the word Ring.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance with a gold ring. From chrusos and daktulios; gold-ringed, i.e. Wearing a golden finger-ring or similar jewelry -- with a gold ring. see GREEK chrusos see GREEK daktulios Forms and Transliterations χρυσοδακτυλιος χρυσοδακτύλιος chrusodaktulios chrysodaktylios chrysodaktýlios Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance James 2:2 Adj-NMS GRK: ὑμῶν ἀνὴρ χρυσοδακτύλιος ἐν ἐσθῆτι NAS: into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine KJV: a man with a gold ring, in INT: of you a man with gold rings in apparel Strong's Greek 5554 1 Occurrence χρυσοδακτύλιος — 1 Occ.