Strong’s G5555 · Greek

χρυσόλιθος
chrysólithos

Definition

gold-stone, i.e. a yellow gem ("chrysolite")

Etymology

from G5557 (χρυσός) and G3037 (λίθος);

Where the KJV renders it

  • chrysolite

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