ΧΑΛΚΟΛΙΒΑΝΩ, χαλκολιβανω
CHALKOLIBANŌ, chalkolibanō
Sounds Like: khal-ko-LEE-ba-no
Translations: fine brass, burnished bronze, electrum, a fine brass, a burnished bronze, an electrum
From the root: ΧΑΛΚΟΛΙΒΑΝΩ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word, combining 'chalkos' (bronze/copper) and 'libanos' (frankincense, or possibly referring to a white, shining quality). It refers to a precious metal, often translated as 'fine brass' or 'burnished bronze,' implying a highly refined and lustrous metal. It is used to describe something that is bright, shining, and strong, often in a metaphorical sense to convey majesty or purity.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G5474 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
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