Greek Word Study

The meaning of τόκος

Understanding tókos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

usury. - interest on money loaned (as a produce)

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τόκος

Phonetictok'-os
Transliterationtókos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

usury. - interest on money loaned (as a produce)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 25:27

Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.

Word: τόκος (tókos)
Luke 19:23

Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?

Word: τόκος (tókos)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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