χαλκηδών
chalkēdṓn
chalcedony
A precious stone of a distinguished luster and coloration, identified as 'chalcedony' in later tradition. In ancient Greek contexts, χαλκηδών refers specifically to a gemstone notable for its coppery or bluish hue, likely translucent or semi-opaque, and distinct from other stones such as jasper or sapphire. In its only occurrence in the New Testament (Revelation 21:19), it serves as the designation for one of the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem, emphasizing its decorative and valuable character.
Revelation 21:19 · Word #21
Lexicon G5472
| Lemma | χαλκηδών |
| Transliteration | chalkēdṓn |
| Strong's | G5472 |
| Definition | A precious stone of a distinguished luster and coloration, identified as 'chalcedony' in later tradition. In ancient Greek contexts, χαλκηδών refers specifically to a gemstone notable for its coppery or bluish hue, likely translucent or semi-opaque, and distinct from other stones such as jasper or sapphire. In its only occurrence in the New Testament (Revelation 21:19), it serves as the designation for one of the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem, emphasizing its decorative and valuable character. |
Morphology N NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | chalcedony |
| Literal | chalcedony |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χαλκηδών |
| Strong's | G5472 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5472-01
copper-hued gemstone
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,NMS); functioning as a singular subject or predicate nominative form. |
| Rendering Rationale | This rendering reflects the root χαλκ- (copper/bronze) and highlights the stone’s distinctive metallic or coppery luster. As a nominative masculine singular noun, it is rendered as a singular substantive without added qualifiers. |
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