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χρύσεος

chrýseos

G5552 attributive adjective

SILEX Entry

Definition

made of gold, consisting of gold; used to describe objects or things composed wholly or chiefly of gold, or having the appearance or properties of gold. In some contexts, it can refer to something figuratively precious or valuable, but in both biblical and broader Hellenistic usage remains predominantly descriptive of material composition.

Semantic Range

made of gold, composed of gold, golden (in color or material), precious as gold

Root / Etymology

from the noun χρυσός (gold), with the adjectival suffix -εος, which forms adjectives indicating material, composition, or relation. Thus, χρύσεος means 'made of gold' or 'golden.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical Greek and throughout the Hellenistic period, χρύσεος was commonly used to describe objects actually made of gold, such as vessels, ornaments, or temple furnishings. It appears frequently in epic and poetic contexts, often indicating luxury, sanctity, or high value (e.g., Homer, Herodotus). In the Septuagint and the New Testament, χρύσεος is usually used in the same concrete sense—for instance, describing the golden altar (Hebrews 9:4) or the golden lampstands (Revelation 1:12). Biblical usage preserves the literal/material sense; only rarely is χρύσεος used metaphorically. Standard English translations as 'golden' or 'of gold' accurately render the core meaning. The related adjective χρυσοῦς (chrýsous) is also used in similar senses; both are attested, with χρύσεος occurring more in poetic and elevated register, and χρυσοῦς preferred in Attic prose. No significant shift in meaning is observed between classical, Hellenistic, and biblical usage.

Translation Consistency

primary "golden" 16 occurrences

χρύσεος is predominantly descriptive of material or color (made of gold, of gold). "Golden" is the most natural, idiomatic single-word English equivalent (and is already the dominant render in existing P2 forms), covering literal and typical figurative uses while remaining consistent and concise.

Alternatives (2 occurrences):
"gold" (2x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from χρυσός; made of gold:--of gold, golden.

Root Family

χρύσεος (chryseos) — gold, golden, made of gold

Root χρυσ- gold, golden, made of gold

Word Forms

8 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G5552-07 χρυσοῦν chrusoun ADJ.S ACC N SG golden golden thing golden 6
G5552-03 χρυσᾶς chrusas ADJ.A ACC F PL golden golden golden 5
G5552-01 χρυσᾶ chrusa ADJ.A NOM N PL gold golden things golden 2
G5552-05 χρυσῶν chruson ADJ.R GEN F PL golden gold of gold 1
G5552-06 χρυσοῦ chrusou ADJ.R GEN N SG golden of gold of gold 1
G5552-04 χρυσῆ chruse ADJ.A NOM F SG golden golden golden 1
G5552-02 χρυσᾶν chrusan ADJ.A ACC F SG golden made of gold golden 1
G5552-08 χρυσοῦς chrusous ADJ.A ACC M PL golden made of gold golden 1

Occurrences in Scripture

18 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G5552-01 2 Timothy 2:20 χρυσᾶ chrusa ADJ.A NOM N PL of gold golden things golden
G5552-07 Hebrews 9:4 χρυσοῦν chrusoun ADJ.S ACC N SG golden golden thing golden
G5552-04 Hebrews 9:4 χρυσῆ chruse ADJ.A NOM F SG golden golden golden
G5552-03 Revelation 1:12 χρυσᾶς chrusas ADJ.A ACC F PL golden golden golden
G5552-02 Revelation 1:13 χρυσᾶν chrusan ADJ.A ACC F SG golden made of gold golden
G5552-03 Revelation 1:20 χρυσᾶς chrusas ADJ.R ACC F PL golden golden golden
G5552-05 Revelation 2:1 χρυσῶν chruson ADJ.R GEN F PL golden gold of gold
G5552-08 Revelation 4:4 χρυσοῦς chrusous ADJ.A ACC M PL golden made of gold golden
G5552-03 Revelation 5:8 χρυσᾶς chrusas ADJ.A ACC F PL golden golden golden
G5552-07 Revelation 8:3 χρυσοῦν chrusoun ADJ.A ACC M SG golden golden thing golden
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