The meaning of “ἀργύριον”
Understanding argýrion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a presumed derivative of ἄργυρος money, (piece of) silver (piece). - silvery, i.e. (by implication) cash - spe...
ἀργύριον
neuter of a presumed derivative of ἄργυρος money, (piece of) silver (piece). - silvery, i.e. (by implication) cash - specially, a silverling (i.e. drachma or shekel)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:5 | “And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.” Word: ἀργύριον (argýrion) | |
| Mark 14:11 | “And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.” Word: ἀργύριον (argýrion) | |
| 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: ἀργύριον (argýrion) | |
| Acts 8:20 | “But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.” Word: ἀργύριον (argýrion) | |
| 1 Peter 1:18 | “Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;” Word: ἀργύριον (argýrion) |