Strong's Lexicon leptos: Thin, small, light Original Word: λεπτός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root "λεπ-" meaning "thin" or "small." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "leptos," the concept of smallness or insignificance can be found in Hebrew words like "דַּק" (daq, Strong's H1851), meaning thin or small. Usage: The Greek word "λεπτός" (leptos) is used to describe something that is fine, thin, or small in size or weight. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to something of little value or weight, emphasizing its insignificance or modesty. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, the concept of "leptos" was often associated with items that were lightweight or of minimal value. This could apply to coins, clothing, or other small objects. The term reflects a cultural understanding of value and worth, where something "leptos" might be seen as humble or modest. HELPS Word-studies 3016 leptón – a copper or bronze coin worth 1/A of a denarius, i.e. of very little value. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as lepis Definition peeled, fine, thin, small, light NASB Translation cent (1), small copper coins (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3016: λεπτόςλεπτός, λεπτή, λεπτόν (λέπω to strip off the bark, to peel), thin; small; τό λεπτόν, a very small brass coin, equivalent to the eighth part of an as (A. V. a mite; cf. Alex.'s Kitto and B. D. under the word; cf. F. R. Conder in the Bible Educator, 3:179): Mark 12:42; Luke 12:59; Luke 21:2; (Alciphron, epistles I, 9 adds κέρμα; Pollux, onom. 9, 6, sect. 92, supplies νόμισμα). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mite. Neuter of a derivative of the same as lepis; something scaled (light), i.e. A small coin -- mite. see GREEK lepis Forms and Transliterations ελεπτυνά ελέπτυναν ελέπτυνε ελέπτυνεν ελεπτύνθησαν λεπτα λεπτά λεπτὰ λεπταί λεπτή λεπτήν λεπτής λεπτοί λεπτον λεπτόν λεπτὸν λεπτού λεπτυνεί λεπτύνει λεπτυνείς λεπτύνον λεπτύνουσι λεπτυνώ λέπυρον λέσχαι lepta leptà lepton leptònLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 12:42 N-ANPGRK: πτωχὴ ἔβαλεν λεπτὰ δύο ὅ NAS: in two small copper coins, which KJV: two mites, which make INT: poor cast [in] lepta two which Luke 12:59 N-ANS Luke 21:2 N-ANP Strong's Greek 3016 |
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