χαλκηδών
chalkedon
chalcedony
from χαλκός and perhaps εἶδος; copper-like, i.e. "chalcedony":--chalcedony.
Revelation 21:19 · Word #21
Lexicon G5472
| Lemma | χαλκηδών |
| Transliteration | chalkēdṓn |
| Strong's | G5472 |
| In-context | chalcedony |
| Literal | chalcedony |
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 |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | χαλκηδών |
| Strong's | G5472 |
SIBI-P1 G5472-01
a copper-like chalcedon-stone
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,NMS); functioning as a subject or predicate nominative in the clause; singular proper gemstone name. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term derives from χαλκός (copper/bronze), indicating a copper-like appearance. Rendering it as "copper-like chalcedon-stone" preserves the etymological connection while reflecting its function as a specific gemstone. The nominative masculine singular form is conveyed as a singular named stone. |
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Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revelation 21:19 | χαλκηδών | chalkedon | chalcedony |