| Strong#: | 5007 // talanton talanton |
| Orig: | n n // from a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao (to bear, equivalent to \\5342\\) |
| NASB: | ==>talent(3), talents(11). |
| AV=15 | ==>talent 15 |
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| 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)
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| NASB: | a balance, hence that which is weighed, i.e. a talent (about 3000 shekels in weight, cf. [3603]): |
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