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G5007

τάλαντον

talanton

Neuter noun · From a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao (to bear, equivalent to φέρω (G5342))

Neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of τλάω tláō (to bear; equivalent to G5342); a balance (as supporting weights), i.e. (by implication) a certain weight (and thence a coin or rather sum of money) or "talent":—talent.

Outline

  1. the scale of a balance, a balance, a pair of scales
  2. that which is weighed, a talent
    1. a weight varying in different places and times
    2. a sum of money weighing a talent and varying in different states and according to the changes in the laws regulating currency
      1. the Attic talent was equal to 60 Attic minae or 6000 drachmae
      2. a talent of silver in Israel weighed about 100 pounds (45 kg)
      3. a talent of gold in Israel weighed about 200 pounds (91 kg)

Usages

Matthew 18:24

And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

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Matthew 25:15

And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

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Matthew 25:16

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

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Matthew 25:20

And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

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Matthew 25:22

He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.

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Matthew 25:24

Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:

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Matthew 25:25

And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.

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Matthew 25:28

Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.

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