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τάλαντον G5007
G5007 is the Greek word τάλαντον, transliterated tálanton. The King James Version most often renders it talents.
What it means
equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting weights), i.e. (by implication) a certain weight (and thence a coin or rather sum of money) or "talent".
Where it comes from
neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 12 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: talent.
Verses using τάλαντον
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 25:15 · KJV
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
Matthew 25:16 · KJV
Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
Matthew 25:20 · KJV
And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
Matthew 25:22 · KJV
He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
Matthew 25:24 · KJV
Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
Matthew 25:25 · KJV
And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
Matthew 25:28 · KJV
Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5007 mean?
G5007 is the Greek word τάλαντον (tálanton), meaning equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting weights), i.e. (by implication) a certain weight (and thence a coin or rather sum of money) or "talent".
How is G5007 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it talents (9 times), talent (3 times).
How many times does G5007 appear in the Bible?
τάλαντον (tálanton) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5007 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear.
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