talanton <5007>
talanton talanton
| Pronunciation: | tal'-an-ton | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Origin: | from a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao (to bear, equivalent to 5342) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PrtSpch: | noun neuter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In Greek: | talanta 6, talanton 3, talantwn 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In NET: | talents 7, talent 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In AV: | talent 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Count: | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Definition: | 1) the scale of a balance, a balance, a pair of scales 2) that which is weighed, a talent 2a) a weight varying in different places and times 2b) a sum of money weighing a talent and varying in different states and according to the changes in the laws regulating currency 2b1) the Attic talent was equal to 60 Attic minae or 6000 drachmae 2b2) a talent of silver in Israel weighed about 100 pounds (45 kg) 2b3) a talent of gold in Israel weighed about 200 pounds (91 kg) neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao (to bear; equivalent to 5342); a balance (as supporting weights), i.e. (by implication) a certain weight (and thence a coin or rather sum of money) or "talent":-talent. see GREEK for 5342 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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