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Strong's G5474 χαλκολίβανον (chalkolibanon)

Chalkolibanon means “fine brass” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5474 — cugar (“ward”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5474
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's G5474 Quick Answer

Strong's G5474 χαλκολίβανον (chalkolibanon) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. chalkolibanon (khal-kol-ib'-an-on) n. 1. burnished copper, an alloy of copper (or gold) and silver having a brilliant lustre [neuter of a compound of G5475 and G3030 (in the implied mean of whiteness or brilliancy)] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include like, feet, fine, brass, and burned. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
chalkolibanon (khal-kol-ib'-an-on) n. 1. burnished copper, an alloy of copper (or gold) and silver having a brilliant lustre [neuter of a compound of G5475 and G3030 (in the implied mean of whiteness or brilliancy)]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
like, feet, fine, brass, and burned

Meaning and Definition

chalkolibanon (khal-kol-ib'-an-on) n. 1. burnished copper, an alloy of copper (or gold) and silver having a brilliant lustre [neuter of a compound of G5475 and G3030 (in the implied mean of whiteness or brilliancy)] KJV: fine brass Root(s): G5475, G3030

Original Word
χαλκολίβανον
Transliteration
chalkolibanon
Derivation
Root: λίβανος R1: 5475 R2: 3030
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5474. 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)

bronze

Usage: χαλκο-λίβανον, -ου, τό chalcolibanus, probably "a mixed metal of great brilliance" (Swete): Rev.1:15 2:18 (RV, burnished brass).† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

like feet fine brass burned furnace voice sound many waters angel church

How Strong's G5474 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 2 linked usages.

Strong's G5474 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 G5474 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Revelation 1:15 KJV

And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

Revelation 2:18 KJV

And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5474.

Revelation 1:15 New Testament, KJV
And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
Revelation 2:18 New Testament, KJV
And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5474, grouped by book.

Revelation 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G5474 FAQ

What does chalkolibanon (χαλκολίβανον) mean?

Chalkolibanon (Strong's G5474) is a Greek word most simply glossed "fine brass". chalkolibanon (khal-kol-ib'-an-on) n. 1. burnished copper, an alloy of copper (or gold) and silver having a brilliant lustre [neuter of a compound of G5475 and G3030 (in the implied mean of whiteness or brilliancy)]

How many times is chalkolibanon (χαλκολίβανον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G5474 across 1 book.

Where can I study chalkolibanon (χαλκολίβανον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5474 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate chalkolibanon (χαλκολίβανον)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as like, feet, fine, brass, burned, and furnace. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.