◄ 5007. talanton ►
Strong's Lexicon talanton: Talent Original Word: τάλαντον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: talanton Pronunciation: tah'-lan-ton Phonetic Spelling: (tal'-an-ton) Definition: a talent of silver or gold. Meaning: A talent; a large unit of weight or money used in ancient times. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to represent a significant amount of wealth or resources entrusted to someone. Word Origin: Derived from the ancient Greek word τλάω (tlao), meaning "to bear" or "to endure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • 3603 כִּכָּר (kikkar): A Hebrew term often translated as "talent" in the Old Testament, referring to a unit of weight or currency. It is used in various contexts, such as in the construction of the Tabernacle (Exodus 25:39) and in descriptions of wealth (1 Kings 10:10). This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term τάλαντον, highlighting its significance in biblical teachings on stewardship and accountability. Usage: The term τάλαντον appears in the New Testament primarily in the context of Jesus' parables, particularly in the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). It is used to illustrate the responsibility of managing the resources or gifts given by God. Context: The term τάλαντον is a significant concept in the New Testament, especially in the teachings of Jesus. In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), Jesus uses the term to describe a large sum of money entrusted to servants by their master. Each servant receives a different amount, according to their ability, and is expected to manage it wisely. The parable emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and stewardship, as the servants are held accountable for how they use what has been given to them. The one who multiplies the talents is rewarded, while the one who hides his talent out of fear is reprimanded. This parable serves as a metaphor for the Kingdom of Heaven, illustrating the expectation that believers use their God-given gifts and opportunities to further God's purposes. The concept of τάλαντον thus extends beyond mere financial implications, symbolizing the broader responsibilities and opportunities entrusted to individuals by God. HELPS Word-studies 5007 tálanton – a silver talent, worth about 6,000 denarii (gold talents were worth about 30 times as much). A talent was not a coin but rather a weight (about 75 lbs, NIVSB) used as the basis of monetary exchange. ["A talent refers to a talent-weight of silver (the weight and the value being different in different countries and at different times). A common value of a talent was 6000 denarii" (Souter).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from a prim. root Definition a balance, hence that which is weighed, i.e. a talent (about 3000 shekels in weight, cf. NH3603) NASB Translation talent (3), talents (11). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5007: τάλαντον τάλαντον, ταλάντου, τό (ΤΑΛΑΩ, ΤΛΑΩ (to bear)); 1. the scale of a balance, a balance, a pair of scales (Homer). 2. that which is weighed, a talent, i. e. a. a weight, varying in different places and times. b. a sum of money weighing a talent and varying in different states and according to the changes in the laws regulating the currency; the Attic talent was equal to 60 Attic minae or 6,000 drachmae, and worth about 200 pounds sterling or 1,000 dollars (cf. Liddell and Scott, under the word, II. 2 b.). But in the N. T. probably the Syrian talent is referred to, which was equal to about 237 dollars (but see BB. DD., under the word ): Matthew 18:24; Matthew 25:15f ( Lachmann), . (The Sept. for כִּכָּר, Luth. Centner, the heaviest Hebrew weight; on which see Kneucker in Schenkel v., p. 460f; (BB. DD., under the word ).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance talent. Neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao (to bear; equivalent to phero); a balance (as supporting weights), i.e. (by implication) a certain weight (and thence a coin or rather sum of money) or "talent" -- talent. see GREEK phero Forms and Transliterations ταλαντα τάλαντα τάλαντά ταλάντοις ταλαντον τάλαντον τάλαντόν ταλαντων ταλάντων τάλας talanta tálanta tálantá talanton talantōn talánton talántōn tálanton tálantón Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 18:24 N-GNP GRK: ὀφειλέτης μυρίων ταλάντων NAS: him ten thousand talents was brought KJV: him ten thousand talents. INT: a debtor of ten thousand talents Matthew 25:15 N-ANP GRK: ἔδωκεν πέντε τάλαντα ᾧ δὲ NAS: he gave five talents, to another, two, KJV: he gave five talents, to another INT: he gave five talents to one moreover Matthew 25:16 N-ANP GRK: τὰ πέντε τάλαντα λαβὼν ἠργάσατο NAS: the five talents went KJV: the five talents went INT: the five talents having received traded Matthew 25:20 N-ANP GRK: τὰ πέντε τάλαντα λαβὼν προσήνεγκεν NAS: the five talents came KJV: five talents came INT: the five talents having received brought to [him] Matthew 25:20 N-ANP GRK: ἄλλα πέντε τάλαντα λέγων Κύριε NAS: five more talents, saying, 'Master, KJV: other five talents, saying, Lord, INT: other five talents saying Lord Matthew 25:20 N-ANP GRK: Κύριε πέντε τάλαντά μοι παρέδωκας NAS: five talents to me. See, KJV: five talents: behold, INT: Lord five talents to me you did deliver Matthew 25:20 N-ANP GRK: ἄλλα πέντε τάλαντα ἐκέρδησα NAS: five more talents.' KJV: them five talents more. INT: more five talents have I gained Matthew 25:22 N-ANP GRK: τὰ δύο τάλαντα εἶπεν Κύριε NAS: [had received] the two talents came KJV: two talents came INT: the two talents said Lord Matthew 25:22 N-ANP GRK: Κύριε δύο τάλαντά μοι παρέδωκας NAS: two talents to me. See, KJV: two talents: behold, INT: Lord two talents to me you did deliver Matthew 25:22 N-ANP GRK: ἄλλα δύο τάλαντα ἐκέρδησα NAS: two more talents.' KJV: two other talents beside them. INT: more two talents have I gained Matthew 25:24 N-ANS GRK: τὸ ἓν τάλαντον εἰληφὼς εἶπεν NAS: the one talent came KJV: the one talent came INT: the one talent had received said Matthew 25:25 N-ANS GRK: ἔκρυψα τὸ τάλαντόν σου ἐν NAS: and hid your talent in the ground. KJV: and hid thy talent in the earth: INT: I hid the talent of you in Matthew 25:28 N-ANS GRK: αὐτοῦ τὸ τάλαντον καὶ δότε NAS: take away the talent from him, and give KJV: Take therefore the talent from him, INT: him the talent and give [it] Matthew 25:28 N-ANP GRK: τὰ δέκα τάλαντα NAS: the ten talents.' KJV: [it] unto him which hath ten talents. INT: the ten talents Strong's Greek 5007 14 Occurrences τάλαντα — 10 Occ. ταλάντων — 1 Occ. τάλαντον — 3 Occ.