Lexical Definition
χαλκολίβανον chalkolíbanon (khal-kol-ib'-an-on) bronze G:N-N
neuter of a compound of χαλκός and λίβανος (in the implied mean of whiteness or brilliancy)
fine brass.
- burnished copper, an alloy of copper (or gold) and silver having a brilliant lustre
Usage: 1 form in 2 verses
Abbott-Smith
*† χαλκο-λίβανον, -ου, τό
chalcolibanus, probably "a mixed metal of great brilliance" (Swete): Re 1:15 2:18 (RV, burnished brass).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Revelation | 1:15 · 2:18 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
χαλκολίβανος-λίβᾰνος [ῐ], ου, ἡ,
either fine brass, brass of Lebanon, or yellow frankincense, [NT]