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What Does the Bible Say About Pound?

18 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Pound in the Bible

Discover 18 Bible verses about pound. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on pound, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

18
Total Verses
4
Old Testament
14
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Pound

  1. 1
    1 Kings 10:17
    And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three pound of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Ezra 2:69
    They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred priests' garments.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Nehemiah 7:71
    And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pound of silver.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Nehemiah 7:72
    And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pound of silver, and threescore and seven priests' garments.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Luke 19:13
    And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. pounds: mina, here translated a pound, is twelve ounces and an half: which according to five shillings the ounce is three pounds two shillings and sixpence
    KJV
  6. 6
    Luke 19:14
    But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Luke 19:15
    And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Luke 19:16
    Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Luke 19:17
    And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Luke 19:18
    And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.
    KJV

Subtopics of Pound

The Hebrew word "maneh" is translated "pound,"
And is equivalent to almost one pound (fourteen ounces)
In John the weight was equivalent to about twelve ounces
In Luke the Greek word "mina" is translated "pound," and worth approximately one-hundred denarii (more than three months' wages)
Equivalent to about twelve ounces
The Greek word »mina« is translated »pound,« and worth approximately nineteen dollars
The Hebrew word »maneh« is translated »pound,« and is equivalent to about one pound, fourteen ounces

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Pound? (4 Verses)

And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three pound of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon.
They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred priests' garments.
And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pound of silver.
And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pound of silver, and threescore and seven priests' garments.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Pound? (14 Verses)

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. pounds: mina, here translated a pound, is twelve ounces and an half: which according to five shillings the ounce is three pounds two shillings and sixpence
But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.
And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.
And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:
For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.
And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:
Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?
And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.
(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)
Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard , very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Pound

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about pound. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about pound and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about pound is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on pound needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about pound with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about pound, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about pound?
Discover 18 Bible verses about pound. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on pound, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 18 key verses about pound spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about pound are there?
There are 18 key Bible verses about pound compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about pound?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about pound is 1 Kings 10:17 — "And he made three hundred shields of beaten gold; three pound of gold went to one shield: and the king put them in the house of the forest of Lebanon."
Where in the Bible does it talk about pound?
Pound is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 18 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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