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Strong's G5472 χαλκηδών (chalkedon)

Chalkedon means “chalcedony” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5472 — cug (“go back”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5472
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G5472 Quick Answer

Strong's G5472 χαλκηδών (chalkedon) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. chalkedon (khal-kay-down') n. 1. copper-like, i.e. "chalcedony" [from G5475 and perhaps G1491] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include chalcedony. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
chalkedon (khal-kay-down') n. 1. copper-like, i.e. "chalcedony" [from G5475 and perhaps G1491]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
chalcedony

Meaning and Definition

chalkedon (khal-kay-down') n. 1. copper-like, i.e. "chalcedony" [from G5475 and perhaps G1491] KJV: chalcedony Root(s): G5475, G1491

Original Word
χαλκηδών
Transliteration
chalkedon
Derivation
Root: εἶδος R1: 5475 R2: 1491
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5472. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

chalcedony

Usage: χαλκηδών, -όνος, ὁ chalcedony, "supposed to denote a green silicate of copper found in the mines near Chalcedon " (Swete): Rev.21:19.† (AS)

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How Strong's G5472 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render chalkedon, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

chalcedony Revelation 21:19

How Strong's G5472 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G5472 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5472 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Revelation 21:19 KJV

And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G5472.

Revelation 21:19 New Testament, KJV
And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5472, grouped by book.

Revelation 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G5472 FAQ

What does chalkedon (χαλκηδών) mean?

Chalkedon (Strong's G5472) is a Greek word most simply glossed "chalcedony". chalkedon (khal-kay-down') n. 1. copper-like, i.e. "chalcedony" [from G5475 and perhaps G1491]

How many times is chalkedon (χαλκηδών) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G5472 across 1 book.

Where can I study chalkedon (χαλκηδών) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5472 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate chalkedon (χαλκηδών)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as chalcedony. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.