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.
Mark 12:42 · Word #7
Lexicon G3016
| Lemma | λεπτόν |
| Transliteration | leptón |
| Strong's | G3016 |
| Definition | 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. |
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
| Phrase | small copper coins |
| Literal | lepta |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | λεπτόν |
| Strong's | G3016 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3016-01
very small thin coins
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, neuter, plural (Gr,N,,,,,ANP) |
| Rendering Rationale | The 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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