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The meaning of βαλάντιον

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

Definition

probably remotely from βάλλω (as a depository) bag, purse. - a pouch (for money)

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βαλάντιον

Phoneticbal-an'-tee-on
Transliterationbalántion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably remotely from βάλλω (as a depository) bag, purse. - a pouch (for money)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 10:4

Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.

Word: βαλάντιον (balántion)
Luke 12:33

Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Word: βαλάντιον (balántion)
Luke 22:35

And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

Word: βαλάντιον (balántion)
Luke 22:36

Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

Word: βαλάντιον (balántion)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
Book Distribution

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