Lexicon chalkous: Bronze, Copper Original Word: χαλκοῦς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance brass. From chalkos; coppery -- brass. see GREEK chalkos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chalkos Definition brazen (i.e. of copper, bronze, brass) NASB Translation brass (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5470: χάλκεοςχάλκεος, χαλκεα, χαλκεον, contracted χαλκοῦς, χαλκῆ, χαλκοῦν (χαλκός), from Homer down, brazen (A. V. of brass): Revelation 9:20. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from χαλκός (chalkos), meaning "copper" or "bronze."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent for χαλκοῦς is נְחֹשֶׁת (nechosheth), Strong's Hebrew 5178, which also refers to copper or bronze. This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe various objects, including the bronze altar and the bronze serpent. Usage: The word χαλκοῦς is used in the New Testament to describe items made of bronze or copper, often in the context of coins or metallic objects. Context: The Greek word χαλκοῦς appears in the New Testament to denote items made from copper or bronze, materials commonly used in the ancient world for crafting various objects, including coins, tools, and decorative items. The use of bronze and copper was widespread due to their durability and workability. In the New Testament, χαλκοῦς is used metaphorically to convey value or durability, as seen in the context of coins or other valuable items. Forms and Transliterations χαλκα χαλκά χαλκᾶ χαλκαί χαλκαίς χαλκάς χάλκειαι χαλκή χαλκήν χαλκοί χαλκοίς χαλκού χαλκούν χαλκούς χαλκώ χαλκών chalka chalkâLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |