◄ 5466. Chaldaios ►
Strong's Lexicon Chaldaios: Chaldean Original Word: Χαλδαῖος Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Chaldaios Pronunciation: khal-DYE-os Phonetic Spelling: (khal-dah'-yos) Definition: a Chaldean. Meaning: A Chaldean; specifically, an inhabitant of Chaldea, a region in southern Mesopotamia. The term is also used to refer to the learned class of astrologers and magicians in Babylon. Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew word כַּשְׂדִּים (Kasdim), referring to the Chaldeans, an ancient people who lived in the region of southern Babylonia. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3778 כַּשְׂדִּים (Kasdim): Refers to the Chaldeans, a people of southern Babylonia. • H3779 כַּשְׂדִּי (Kasdi): A Chaldean or an inhabitant of Chaldea. This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term Χαλδαῖος as it appears in the biblical context, highlighting its historical and cultural significance. Usage: The term Χαλδαῖος is used in the New Testament to refer to the Chaldeans, particularly in the context of their role as astrologers or wise men. It appears in the context of discussions about Babylon and its influence. Context: The Chaldeans, or Χαλδαῖοι, were a Semitic people who rose to prominence in the region of southern Babylonia, known as Chaldea. Historically, they are noted for their significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and astrology, which were highly regarded in the ancient world. The Chaldeans are often associated with the Neo-Babylonian Empire, particularly during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, who is known for the conquest of Jerusalem and the subsequent Babylonian Exile of the Jewish people. In the biblical narrative, the Chaldeans are frequently mentioned in the context of their wisdom and knowledge, particularly in the Book of Daniel. Daniel 2:2 (BSB) states, "So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and astrologers to explain his dreams to him. When they came and stood before the king," highlighting the role of the Chaldeans as part of the king's advisory council. Their expertise in interpreting dreams and celestial phenomena made them influential figures in the Babylonian court. The Chaldeans' reputation for wisdom and their association with Babylon's power and culture are reflected in their portrayal in the Bible. They are often seen as representatives of the pagan wisdom that stands in contrast to the divine wisdom granted to God's servants, such as Daniel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of Semitic origin, cf. Kasdi Definition a Chaldean, an inhab. of Chaldea NASB Translation Chaldeans (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5466: Χαλδαῖος Χαλδαῖος, Χαλδαίου, ὁ, a Chaldaean; γῆ Χαλδαίων the land of the Chaldaeans, Chaldaea: Acts 7:4, where a reference to Genesis 11:28, 31 and seems to show that southern Armenia is referred to. The different opinions of other interpreters are reviewed by Dillmann on Genesis (3te Aufl.), p. 223f; (cf. Schrader in Riehm under the word; Sayce in Encycl. Brit., under the word Babylonia). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Chaldaean. Probably of Hebrew or (Kasdiy); a Chaldoean (i.e. Kasdi), or native or the region of the lower Euphrates -- Chaldaean. see HEBREW Kasdiy Forms and Transliterations Χαλδαιων Χαλδαίων Chaldaion Chaldaiōn Chaldaíon Chaldaíōn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 7:4 N-GMP GRK: ἐκ γῆς Χαλδαίων κατῴκησεν ἐν NAS: the land of the Chaldeans and settled KJV: the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt INT: from [the] land of Chaldeans he dwelt in Strong's Greek 5466 1 Occurrence Χαλδαίων — 1 Occ.