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χρυσόω G5558

G5558 is the Greek word χρυσόω, transliterated chrysóō. The King James Version most often renders it decked.

Word: χρυσόωTransliteration: chrysóōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to gild, i.e. bespangle with golden ornaments.

Where it comes from

from G5557 (χρυσός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

decked 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: deck.

Verses using χρυσόω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Revelation 17:4 · KJV

And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:

Revelation 18:16 · KJV

And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls!

Common questions

What does Strong's G5558 mean?

G5558 is the Greek word χρυσόω (chrysóō), meaning to gild, i.e. bespangle with golden ornaments.

How is G5558 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it decked (2 times).

How many times does G5558 appear in the Bible?

χρυσόω (chrysóō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5558 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5557 (χρυσός).

Nearby entries

G5555 · χρυσόλιθος — gold-stone, i.e. a yellow gem ("chrysolite")G5556 · χρυσόπρασος — a greenish-yellow gem ("chrysoprase")G5557 · χρυσός — gold; by extension, a golden article, as an…G5559 · χρώς — the body (properly, its surface or skin)G5560 · χωλός — "halt", i.e. limping G5561 · χώρα — room, i.e. a space of territory (more or…

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