λεπτὰ

leptón

small copper coins

A very small and thin object; in specific contexts, a small coin of minimal value. The term primarily denotes something exceedingly fine, slender, or light, and in monetary contexts refers to a minor bronze coin of negligible denomination used in Judea during the Second Temple period.

G3016

Mark 12:42 · Word #7

Lexicon G3016

Lemmaλεπτόν
Transliterationleptón
Strong'sG3016
DefinitionA very small and thin object; in specific contexts, a small coin of minimal value. The term primarily denotes something exceedingly fine, slender, or light, and in monetary contexts refers to a minor bronze coin of negligible denomination used in Judea during the Second Temple period.

Morphology N ACC N PL All morphology codes

Part of Speech N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea
Case ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent
Gender N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter
Number PL — Plural — More than one

Common Translation

Phrasesmall copper coins
Literallepta

Lexical Info

Lemmaλεπτόν
Strong'sG3016

SIBI-P1 Translation G3016-01

very small thin coins

Morphological NotesNoun, accusative, neuter, plural (Gr,N,,,,,ANP)
Rendering RationaleThe rendering preserves the root sense of thinness and smallness (λεπτ-) while reflecting the substantive use for minor bronze currency. The accusative neuter plural form is represented by the English plural "coins."

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