χρυσόπρασος (chrusoprasos)
chrusoprasos
chrysoprase
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun chrusoprasos refers to a precious stone with a distinctive green hue that leans toward gold. Its name literally combines words for "gold" and "leek," suggesting a color reminiscent of young spring shoots or the shimmering quality of polished gemstone.
This specific mineral appears only once in the New Testament, listed among the foundations of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:20. The inclusion of such a refined stone highlights the beauty and value attributed to the holy city, distinguishing it from ordinary materials through its rare, golden-green appearance.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The vision of the New Jerusalem in Revelation presents a city built not with ordinary bricks, but with precious stones that reflect God’s glory. Among these foundations is chrysoprase, a stone noted for its striking golden-green hue. This rare mineral suggests a beauty that transcends earthly standards, pointing to a reality where creation is restored and refined beyond our current understanding.
For believers, this image offers comfort in the hope of eternal restoration. It reminds us that God’s kingdom is characterized by enduring value and radiant light. The inclusion of such specific details invites us to trust in the care and intentionality behind God’s promises, knowing that He prepares a place of perfect peace for those who follow Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- chrysoprase,1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- χρυσόπρασος,1×
Key Verses
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Revelation of John 21:20
the fifth sardonyx, the sixth sardius, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.
This verse lists chrysoprase as the tenth foundation stone, highlighting its specific role in the symbolic architecture of the holy city.