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Lexicon :: Strong's G5553 - chrysion

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χρυσίον
Transliteration
chrysion (Key)
Pronunciation
khroo-see'-on
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Part of Speech
neuter noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Diminutive of χρυσός (G5557)
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Strong’s Definitions

χρυσίον chrysíon, khroo-see'-on; diminutive of G5557; a golden article, i.e. gold plating, ornament, or coin:—gold.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x

The KJV translates Strong's G5553 in the following manner: gold (9x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x
The KJV translates Strong's G5553 in the following manner: gold (9x).

  1. gold, both that which lies imbedded in the earth and is dug out of it

  2. that which has been smelted and wrought

    1. of a gold coin

    2. of golden ornaments

    3. of precious things made of gold

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
χρυσίον chrysíon, khroo-see'-on; diminutive of G5557; a golden article, i.e. gold plating, ornament, or coin:—gold.
STRONGS G5553:
χρυσίον, χρυσίου, τό (diminutive of χρυσός, cf. φορτίον), from Herodotus down, the Sept. for זָהַב, gold, both that which lies imbedded in the earth and is dug out of it (Plato, Euthyd., p. 288 e.; the Sept. Genesis 2:11; hence, μεταλλευθεν, Lucian, de sacr. 11): χρυσίον πεπυρωμένον ἐκ πυρός (R. V. refined by fire), Revelation 3:18; and that which has been smelted and wrought, Hebrews 9:4; (1 Corinthians 3:12 T Tr WH); 1 Peter 1:7; Revelation 21:18, 21; equivalent to gold coin,'gold': Acts 3:6; Acts 20:33; 1 Peter 1:18; golden ornaments, precious things made of gold, 1 Timothy 2:9 L WH text; 1 Peter 3:3; Revelation 17:4 G L WH text; Rev. 18:16 G L Tr text WH text (cf. χρυσός).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
2:11
Acts
3:6; 20:33
1 Corinthians
3:12
1 Timothy
2:9
Hebrews
9:4
1 Peter
1:7; 1:18; 3:3
Revelation
3:18; 17:4; 18:16; 21:18; 21:21

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5553 matches the Greek χρυσίον (chrysion),
which occurs 3 times in 3 verses in '1Pe' in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:7 - so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:18

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:18 - knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 3:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:3 - Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—
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