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κορβᾶν G2878
G2878 is the Greek word κορβᾶν, transliterated korbân. The King James Version most often renders it treasury.
What it means
a votive offering and the offering; a consecrated present (to the Temple fund); by extension (the latter term) the Treasury itself, i.e. the room where the contribution boxes stood.
Where it comes from
of Hebrew and Chaldee origin respectively (H07133).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Corban, treasury.
Verses using κορβᾶν
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 27:6 · KJV
And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.
Mark 7:11 · KJV
But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2878 mean?
G2878 is the Greek word κορβᾶν (korbân), meaning a votive offering and the offering; a consecrated present (to the Temple fund); by extension (the latter term) the Treasury itself, i.e. the room where the contribution boxes stood.
How is G2878 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it treasury (1 time), corban (1 time).
How many times does G2878 appear in the Bible?
κορβᾶν (korbân) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2878 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew and Chaldee origin respectively (H07133).
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