Strong's Lexicon arguros: Silver Original Word: ἄργυρος Word Origin: Derived from the root word ἀργός (argos), meaning "shining" or "white," which is indicative of the appearance of silver. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3701 (כֶּסֶף, keseph): Silver, money - H3702 (כַּסְפִּי, kaspi): Silver, silver-colored Usage: In the New Testament, "arguros" primarily refers to silver as a precious metal. It is often used in the context of currency, wealth, and trade. Silver was a common medium of exchange in the ancient world and is frequently mentioned in the context of transactions, offerings, and betrayal. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, silver was a valuable commodity used for coinage, jewelry, and various utensils. It was a symbol of wealth and economic stability. The use of silver coins, such as the denarius, was widespread in the Roman Empire, facilitating trade and commerce. In Jewish culture, silver was also significant in religious practices, including the temple tax and offerings. HELPS Word-studies 696 árgyros – properly, silver (i.e. money); what has real value for purchasing power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom argos (shining) Definition silver NASB Translation silver (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 696: ἄργυροςἄργυρος, ἀργύρου, ὁ (ἀργός shining) (from Homer down), silver: 1 Corinthians 3:12 (T Tr WH ἀργύριον) (reference is made to the silver with which the columns of noble buildings were covered and the rafters adorned); by metonymy, things made of silver, silver-work, vessels, images of the gods, etc.: Acts 17:29; James 5:3; Revelation 18:12. silver coin: Matthew 10:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance silver. From argos (shining); silver (the metal, in the articles or coin) -- silver. Forms and Transliterations αργυρίω αργυρον άργυρον ἄργυρον αργυρος άργυρος ἄργυρος αργυρου αργύρου ἀργύρου αργυρω αργύρω ἀργύρῳ αργυρώνητοι αργυρώνητον αργυρώνητος αργυρωνήτους άρδην arguro argurō arguron arguros argurou argyro argyrō argýroi argýrōi argyron árgyron argyros árgyros argyrou argýrouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 10:9 N-AMSGRK: χρυσὸν μηδὲ ἄργυρον μηδὲ χαλκὸν NAS: or silver, or KJV: gold, nor silver, nor brass INT: gold nor silver nor money Acts 17:29 N-DMS 1 Corinthians 3:12 N-ANS James 5:3 N-NMS Revelation 18:12 N-GMS Strong's Greek 696 |
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