Strong's Lexicon drachmé: Drachma Original Word: δραχμή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb δράσσομαι (drássomai), meaning "to grasp" or "to hold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek drachma, the concept of a valuable coin can be related to the Hebrew "shekel" (Strong's Hebrew 8255 - שֶׁקֶל, sheqel), which was a standard unit of weight and currency in ancient Israel. Usage: The term "drachmé" refers to a unit of currency in ancient Greece. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to denote a silver coin that was commonly used in the Hellenistic world. The drachma was equivalent to a day's wage for a skilled worker, similar to the Roman denarius. Cultural and Historical Background: The drachma was one of the world's earliest coins, first minted in the 6th century BC. It became a standard currency throughout the Greek world and was widely recognized and used in trade and commerce. The drachma's value and weight varied over time and regions, but it remained a significant monetary unit during the New Testament period. The use of drachma in the Bible reflects the Hellenistic influence on the Jewish economy and society during the time of Jesus. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom drassomai Definition as much as one can hold in the hand, a drachma (a Gr. coin made of silver) NASB Translation coin (2), coins (1), silver coins (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1406: δραχμήδραχμή, δραχμης, ἡ (δράσσομαι (hence, properly, a grip, a handful)) (from Herodotus down), a drachma, a silver coin of (nearly) the same weight as the Roman denarius (see δηνάριον): Luke 15:8f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance piece of silver, drachmaFrom drassomai; a drachma or (silver) coin (as handled) -- piece (of silver). see GREEK drassomai Forms and Transliterations δραχμας δραχμάς δραχμὰς δραχμή δραχμην δραχμήν δραχμὴν δραχμών drachmas drachmàs drachmen drachmēn drachmḕnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 15:8 N-AFPGRK: τίς γυνὴ δραχμὰς ἔχουσα δέκα NAS: she has ten silver coins and loses KJV: ten pieces of silver, if INT: what woman drachmas having ten Luke 15:8 N-AFS Luke 15:9 N-AFS Strong's Greek 1406 |
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