The meaning of “βαλάντιον”
Understanding balántion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably remotely from βάλλω (as a depository) bag, purse. - a pouch (for money)
βαλάντιον
probably remotely from βάλλω (as a depository) bag, purse. - a pouch (for money)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |