λεπτός

leptosNoun (Neuter)G3016

coin

From: neuter of a derivative of the same as G3013 (λεπίς);

Short Definition

something scaled (light), i.e. a small coin

Full Lexicon Entry

1.peeled.
2.fine, thin, small, light; hence, in late Gk., as subst. τὸ λ., a small coin (one-eighth of an AV, mite)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 12:59
  • Luke 21:2
  • Mark 12:42

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