◄ 2835. kodrantés ►
Strong's Lexicon kodrantés: Quadrans, Farthing Original Word: κοδράντης Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: kodrantés Pronunciation: ko-dran'-tace Phonetic Spelling: (kod-ran'-tace) Definition: a quadrans, the smallest Roman copper coin, a quarter of an as, the sixteenth part of a sesterius. Meaning: A quadrans; a small Roman copper coin, equivalent to one-fourth of an "as," and the smallest Roman coin in circulation during the New Testament period. Word Origin: Derived from the Latin word "quadrans," which was a Roman coin. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κοδράντης, as it is a Roman coin and concept. However, in the context of small monetary values, one might consider the Hebrew term "שֶׁקֶל" (shekel) as a general reference to currency, though it does not correspond directly in value or usage. Usage: The term κοδράντης is used in the New Testament to denote a very small amount of money, emphasizing the insignificance of the sum in monetary terms. It appears in contexts where the value of offerings or payments is being discussed. Context: The κοδράντης, or quadrans, was a minor Roman coin made of copper, representing the smallest denomination in the Roman monetary system. It was equivalent to one-fourth of an "as," another Roman coin, and was used for small transactions. In the New Testament, the κοδράντης is mentioned in the context of Jesus' teachings on giving and the value of offerings. In Mark 12:42, the term is used in the account of the poor widow who contributes two small coins, described as "two small copper coins, which amount to a kodrantes" (BSB). This passage highlights the widow's sacrificial giving, as she offers all she has, despite the coins' minimal value. The use of κοδράντης in this context underscores the principle that the value of a gift is not determined by its monetary worth but by the heart and sacrifice behind it. The κοδράντης serves as a powerful symbol in the teachings of Jesus, illustrating the concept of true generosity and the kingdom values that prioritize the intentions and sacrifices of the giver over the material value of the gift. HELPS Word-studies 2835 kodrántēs – a Roman copper coin, worth 1/A of a denarius; "(Latin, = quadrans), 'a quadrans,' the smallest Roman copper coin, a quarter of an as, the sixteenth part of a sestertius" (Souter). The Latin quadrans was ¼ of an "as, the same as an assarion (787)," i.e. the same as a farthing, equal to two lepta (mites). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of Latin origin Definition quadrans, one-fourth of an as (a Rom. monetary unit) NASB Translation cent (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2835: κοδράντης κοδράντης, κοδραντου (Buttmann, 17 (16)), ὁ; a Latin word, quadrans (i. e. the fourth part of an as); in the N. T. a coin equal to one half the Attic chalcus or to two λεπτά (see λεπτόν): Mark 12:42; Matthew 5:26. The word is fully discussed by Fischer, De vitiis lexamples N. T., p. 447ff (A. V. farthing; see BB. DD. under the word.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance farthing. Of Latin origin; a quadrans, i.e. The fourth part of an as -- farthing. Forms and Transliterations κοδραντην κοδράντην κοδραντης κοδράντης κοιλάδα κοιλάδας κοιλάδες κοιλάδι κοιλάδος κοιλάδων κοιλάς κοίλην kodranten kodrantēn kodránten kodrántēn kodrantes kodrantēs kodrántes kodrántēs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:26 N-AMS GRK: τὸν ἔσχατον κοδράντην NAS: you have paid up the last cent. KJV: thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. INT: the last kodranten Mark 12:42 N-NMS GRK: ὅ ἐστιν κοδράντης NAS: which amount to a cent. KJV: mites, which make a farthing. INT: which is a kodrantes Strong's Greek 2835 2 Occurrences κοδράντην — 1 Occ. κοδράντης — 1 Occ.