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δραχμή G1406
G1406 is the Greek word δραχμή, transliterated drachmḗ. The King James Version most often renders it piece.
What it means
a drachma or (silver) coin (as handled).
Where it comes from
from G1405 (δράσσομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: piece (of silver).
Verses using δραχμή
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 15:8 · KJV
Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
Luke 15:9 · KJV
And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1406 mean?
G1406 is the Greek word δραχμή (drachmḗ), meaning a drachma or (silver) coin (as handled).
How is G1406 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it piece (2 times), pieces of silver (1 time).
How many times does G1406 appear in the Bible?
δραχμή (drachmḗ) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1406 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1405 (δράσσομαι).
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