ἀργύριον

argurionNoun (Neuter)G0694

money

From: neuter of a presumed derivative of G696 (ἄργυρος);

Short Definition

silvery, i.e. (by implication) cash; specially, a silverling (i.e. drachma or shekel)

Full Lexicon Entry

prop., a piece of silver ; in NT, (a) silver: (b) money: ; (with) a silver coin: p1., where the value is that of a shekel or tetradrachm; *ἀργυρίου μυριάδες πέντε *(prob. drachmas; MM, ).
LXX Usage: for כֶּסֶף , exc. (כֶּתֶם)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

20 times

Appears 20 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
9
Acts
5
Luke
4
1 Peter
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 1:18
  • Acts 7:16
  • Luke 22:5
  • Matthew 26:15
  • Matthew 27:9

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