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‎Χαλδαῖος‎ Chaldaîos (khal-dah'-yos) Chaldean ^N:N--LG
probably of Hebrew or (‎כַּשְׂדִּי‎)

Chaldæan.

• a Chaldæan (i.e. Kasdi), or native or the region of the lower Euphrates

Abbott-Smith

Χαλδαῖος, -ου, ὁ
a Chaldæan: γῆ Χαλδαίων, Ac 7:4.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

Greek of: כַּשְׂדִּי

Χαλδαῖος-αῖος, ὁ,

Chaldaean, [Refs 5th c.BC+]

__II astrologer, [Refs 4th c.BC+] (since the Chaldaeans were given to astrology,[Refs 5th c.BC+]:—Χαλδαία (i.e. γῆ), ἡ, Chaldaea, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]:— Χαλδαϊκός, ή, όν, Chaldaean, γράμματα [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; ἱστορίαι, title of work by Berosus, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; μέθοδος, i.e. astrology, [Refs 2nd c.AD+] see entry {Χαλδαϊκοῖς}: comparative -ώτερος[Refs] adverb -κῶς[Refs]— Χαλδαϊστί, adverb in the Chaldaean language, [LXX+1st c.AD+]

_{LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Dan.2.26}

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Chaldea • Ancient Mesopotamian empire; known for astrology and wisdom

Chaldea was an ancient Mesopotamian empire, known for its astrologers and wise men, that played a significant role in the history of Israel, particularly during the Babylonian exile.

• A location first mentioned at Gen.11.28;
• referred to as Chaldea or Chaldean כַּשְׂדִּי, or Chaldean כַּסְדַּי, or Chaldean (NIV= "astrologers") or Chaldean (NIV= Babylonians) כַּשְׂדַּי, or Chaldean Χαλδαῖος.
  

Chaldea, also known as Babylonia, was an ancient empire located in southern Mesopotamia, in the region of modern-day Iraq. The Chaldeans were known for their expertise in astrology, astronomy, and other forms of wisdom. In the Bible, the term "Chaldean" is sometimes used synonymously with "Babylonian" or to refer specifically to astrologers and wise men from Babylon.

The Chaldeans played a significant role in the history of Israel, particularly during the Babylonian exile. In 605 BC, Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, conquered Judah and deported many of its inhabitants to Chaldea (2 Kings 24:1-2). The prophet Jeremiah warned the people of Judah about the impending Chaldean invasion and the 70-year exile that would follow (Jeremiah 25:11-12).

During the exile, some Jews, such as Daniel and his companions, were chosen to serve in the Chaldean court due to their wisdom and knowledge (Daniel 1:3-4). The Chaldeans are also mentioned in connection with the interpretation of dreams and visions (Daniel 2:2-10; 4:7; 5:7-11).

The Chaldeans were also known for their military might and their role in the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC (2 Kings 25:1-10). However, the prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah foretold the eventual downfall of Chaldea at the hands of the Medes and Persians (Isaiah 13:19; 47:1-5; Jeremiah 50:1-51:64).

All entries for Chaldea, Chaldean or "astrologer": כַּשְׂדִּי ☩ כַּסְדַּי ☩ Χαλδαῖος ☩ כַּשְׂדַּי