Pronunciation Guide: drahkh-MAY Basic Definition Strong’s G1406: The δραχμή was a silver coin of ancient Greece and one of the most common monetary units in the ancient world. In the New Testament era, it was roughly equivalent to a day’s…
Pronunciation Guide: dee-af-er’-o (where the ‘ph’ is pronounced as in ‘philosophy’) Basic Definition Strong’s G1308: διαφέρω (diapherō) fundamentally means “to carry through” or “to differ.” From this core meaning emerge the notions of carrying apart, excelling, or surpassing in value.…
Pronunciation Guide: day-NAR-ee-on (with emphasis on the second syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G1220: The δηνάριον was a small silver Roman coin that constituted the standard day’s wage for a common laborer in first-century Palestine. As the primary monetary unit in…
Pronunciation Guide: bah-ROO-tee-mos (accent on the second syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G927: βαρύτιμος (barytimos) describes something of great value, extremely costly, or highly precious. It combines the concepts of heaviness (βαρύς) and honor/value (τιμή) to convey the idea of something…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-KRAY-stos (with the ‘ch’ pronounced as a hard ‘k’ sound) Basic Definition Strong’s G890: The Greek word ἄχρηστος (achrēstos) literally means “useless,” “unprofitable,” or “without value.” It describes something or someone that fails to fulfill its intended purpose…
Pronunciation Guide: as-kay-mone Basic Definition Strong’s G809: ἀσχήμων refers to that which is considered unseemly, indecent, or unpresentable, particularly in reference to parts of the body that require more careful treatment and covering. In the New Testament, this term carries…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-SAH-ree-on Basic Definition Strong’s G787: The ἀσσάριον was a small Roman copper or bronze coin equivalent to 1/16 of a denarius, representing the smallest denomination of Roman currency commonly used in first-century Judea. This coin was worth approximately…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-rith-MEH-oh Basic Definition Strong’s G705: ἀριθμέω is a verb that means to number, count, or enumerate. It implies careful, detailed counting with intention and purpose, often emphasizing thoroughness and completeness in the counting process. The word conveys the…
Pronunciation Guide: AR-goo-ros (stress on first syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G696: ἄργυρος refers to silver, both as a precious metal and as currency. This term encompasses both raw silver and crafted silver items, conveying value, purity, and refinement. In biblical…
Pronunciation Guide: ar-GOO-ree-on Basic Definition Strong’s G694: ἀργύριον refers to silver money or coinage, derived from the Greek word for silver (ἄργυρος). In biblical contexts, it represents both literal currency and metaphorical value, often appearing in passages about stewardship, betrayal,…
Pronunciation Guide: ar-GU-re-os Basic Definition Strong’s G693: ἀργύρεος describes something made of silver or having silvery qualities. This term specifically refers to objects crafted from silver, emphasizing both the material’s monetary value and its aesthetic beauty in sacred and secular…
Pronunciation Guide: ak-see-OH-oh Basic Definition Strong’s G515: ἀξιόω (axioo) expresses the concept of deeming worthy, considering deserving, or counting something as fitting. It carries the profound sense of making a value judgment about worthiness, either of oneself or others. This…
Pronunciation Guide: ak’-see-os (with emphasis on first syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G514: ἄξιος describes something or someone weighing as much as, of like value, worth as much, befitting, or congruent with a standard. In biblical usage, it often denotes being…
Pronunciation Guide: an-TAL-lag-mah Basic Definition Strong’s G465: A word denoting an exchange or that which is given in exchange for something else, specifically referring to a ransom or compensation. In biblical context, it particularly emphasizes the concept of a substitutionary…
Pronunciation Guide: ah-LAB-ah-stron Basic Definition Strong’s G211: ἀλάβαστρον refers to a flask or vessel made of alabaster, specifically designed to store precious perfumes and ointments. This specialized container was typically crafted from fine-grained, translucent gypsum or calcite, known for its…
