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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).
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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 12 times in 12 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 3:6

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 3:6 - But Peter said, “I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene,[fn] get up and[fn] walk!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 20:33

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 20:33 - “I have never coveted anyone’s silver or gold or fine clothes.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 2:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 2:9 - And I want women to be modest in their appearance.[fn] They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 9:4

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 9:4 - In that room were a gold incense altar and a wooden chest called the Ark of the Covenant, which was covered with gold on all sides. Inside the Ark were a gold jar containing manna, Aaron’s staff that sprouted leaves, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:7 - These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:18

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:18 - For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And the ransom he paid was not mere gold or silver.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 3:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 3:3 - Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 3:18

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 3:18 - So I advise you to buy gold from me—gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy white garments from me so you will not be shamed by your nakedness, and ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 17:4

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 17:4 - The woman wore purple and scarlet clothing and beautiful jewelry made of gold and precious gems and pearls. In her hand she held a gold goblet full of obscenities and the impurities of her immorality.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 18:16

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 18:16 - “How terrible, how terrible for that great city!
She was clothed in finest purple and scarlet linens,
decked out with gold and precious stones and pearls!

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 21:18

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 21:18 - The wall was made of jasper, and the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 21:21

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 21:21 - The twelve gates were made of pearls—each gate from a single pearl! And the main street was pure gold, as clear as glass.
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