The meaning of “δηνάριον”
Understanding dēnárion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Latin origin pence, penny(-worth). - a denarius (or ten asses)
δηνάριον
of Latin origin pence, penny(-worth). - a denarius (or ten asses)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:10 | “But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.” Word: δηνάριον (dēnárion) | |
| Mark 12:15 | “Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it.” Word: δηνάριον (dēnárion) | |
| Luke 10:35 | “And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.” Word: δηνάριον (dēnárion) | |
| John 12:5 | “Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?” Word: δηνάριον (dēnárion) | |
| Revelation 6:6 | “And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.” Word: δηνάριον (dēnárion) |