δραχμή

drachmēNoun (Feminine)G1406

drachma

From: from G1405 (δράσσομαι);

Short Definition

a drachma or (silver) coin (as handled)

Full Lexicon Entry

a drachma, nearly equal to the Roman denarius (see: δηνόριον).
LXX Usage: in Hex. for in בֶּקַע, שֶׁקֶל Ezra for אֲדַרְכֹּן, דַּרְכְּמוֹן

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2

Key Passages

  • Luke 15:8
  • Luke 15:9

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