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χαλκός G5475
G5475 is the Greek word χαλκός, transliterated chalkós. The King James Version most often renders it brass.
What it means
copper (the substance, or some implement or coin made of it).
Where it comes from
perhaps from G5465 (χαλάω) through the idea of hollowing out as a vessel (this metal being chiefly used for that purpose).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: brass, money.
Verses using χαλκός
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 10:9 · KJV
Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
Mark 6:8 · KJV
And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:
Mark 12:41 · KJV
And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
1 Corinthians 13:1 · KJV
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
Revelation 18:12 · KJV
The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble,
Common questions
What does Strong's G5475 mean?
G5475 is the Greek word χαλκός (chalkós), meaning copper (the substance, or some implement or coin made of it).
How is G5475 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it brass (3 times), money (2 times).
How many times does G5475 appear in the Bible?
χαλκός (chalkós) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5475 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps from G5465 (χαλάω) through the idea of hollowing out as a vessel (this metal being chiefly used for that purpose).
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