◄ 1406. drachmé ►
Strong's Lexicon drachmé: Drachma Original Word: δραχμή Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: drachmé Pronunciation: drahk-MAY Phonetic Spelling: (drakh-may') Definition: a drachma, a Greek silver coin. Meaning: A drachma was a silver coin used in ancient Greece, equivalent to a day's wages for a skilled worker. In the New Testament context, it represents a unit of currency. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb δράσσομαι (drássomai), meaning "to grasp" or "to hold." The term originally referred to a handful or a grasp of six obols, which was a standard measure of weight and currency in ancient Greece. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek δραχμή, similar concepts of currency and value can be found in the Hebrew Bible, such as the shekel (שֶׁקֶל, Strong's Hebrew 8255), which was a common unit of weight and currency in ancient Israel. The shekel, like the drachma, was used in various transactions and offerings, reflecting the economic practices of the time. Usage: The term δραχμή appears in the New Testament in the context of monetary transactions and parables, illustrating the value and significance of the coin in everyday life during the time of Jesus. Context: The δραχμή was a significant unit of currency in the Greco-Roman world, widely recognized and used in various economic transactions. In the New Testament, the drachma is mentioned in the Parable of the Lost Coin (Luke 15:8-9), where a woman searches diligently for one lost drachma out of ten. This parable highlights the value of each individual and the joy of recovery and redemption. The drachma's value as a day's wage underscores the importance of the coin to the woman, symbolizing the worth of every soul to God. The drachma's historical context provides insight into the economic conditions of the time, reflecting the daily life and financial concerns of the people. The use of the drachma in Jesus' teachings would have resonated with His audience, who were familiar with the coin's value and significance. The parable serves as a powerful metaphor for God's relentless pursuit of the lost and the rejoicing that follows their return. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from 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: δραχμή δραχμή, 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, drachma From 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 drachmḕn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 15:8 N-AFP GRK: 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 GRK: ἐὰν ἀπολέσῃ δραχμὴν μίαν οὐχὶ NAS: ten silver coins and loses one KJV: she lose one piece, doth not light INT: if she should lose drachma one not Luke 15:9 N-AFS GRK: εὗρον τὴν δραχμὴν ἣν ἀπώλεσα NAS: with me, for I have found the coin which KJV: I have found the piece which INT: I have found the drachma which I lost Strong's Greek 1406 3 Occurrences δραχμὰς — 1 Occ. δραχμὴν — 2 Occ.