G5475

Greek Lexicon Entry

Original

χαλκός

Transliteration

nᵉchôsheth

Testament

New Testament

Definition

copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)

Etymology & Derivation

perhaps from G5465 (χαλάω) through the idea of hollowing out as a vessel (this metal being chiefly used for that purpose);

Related Entries

derives from
G5465

χαλάω

chaláō

to lower (as into a void)
parent of
G5472

χαλκηδών

chalkēdṓn

copper-like, i
parent of
G5474

χαλκολίβανον

chalkolíbanon

burnished copper, an alloy of copper (or gold) and silver having a brilliant lustre
parent of
G5473

χαλκίον

chalkíon

a copper dish
parent of
G5471

χαλκεύς

chalkeús

a copper-worker or brazier
parent of
G5470

χάλκεος

chálkeos

coppery

English Translations (KJV)

brass 126x
copper 1x

2 English word(s) are translated from G5475 in the King James Bible, appearing a total of 127 times.

Explore More Strong's Numbers

Quick navigation: G5474 G5476 Back to Concordance