Bronze, brass, copper

G5475
Greek
UBS
χαλκός
chalkóskhal-kos'
Noun Masculine

Definition

generally bronze (an alloy of copper and tin), but in some contexts apparently brass (an alloy of copper and zinc) and perhaps in a few instances copper

Semantic Domains

Natural Substances
Artifacts

Etymology

perhaps from G5465 (χαλάω) through the idea of hollowing out as a vessel (this metal being chiefly used for that purpose);

KJV Translations

brass, money

Occurrences5
Frequency Rank#1671

Verse Usage

This word appears 5 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.