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ἀργύριον G694

G694 is the Greek word ἀργύριον, transliterated argýrion. The King James Version most often renders it money.

Word: ἀργύριονTransliteration: argýrionLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 16 verses

What it means

silvery, i.e. (by implication) cash; specially, a silverling (i.e. drachma or shekel).

Where it comes from

neuter of a presumed derivative of G696 (ἄργυρος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 16 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

money 9×pieces of silver 3×silver 3×silver pieces 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: money, (piece of) silver (piece).

Verses using ἀργύριον

All 16 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 25:27 · KJV

Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.

Matthew 27:3 · KJV

Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

Matthew 27:5 · KJV

And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

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.

Matthew 27:9 · KJV

Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;

Matthew 28:12 · KJV

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

Matthew 28:15 · KJV

So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

Mark 14:11 · KJV

And when they heard it, they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him.

Luke 9:3 · KJV

And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

Luke 19:15 · KJV

And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

Luke 19:23 · KJV

Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?

Acts 3:6 · KJV

Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

Acts 7:16 · KJV

And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.

Acts 8:20 · KJV

But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

Acts 20:33 · KJV

I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.

1 Peter 1:18 · KJV

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

Common questions

What does Strong's G694 mean?

G694 is the Greek word ἀργύριον (argýrion), meaning silvery, i.e. (by implication) cash; specially, a silverling (i.e. drachma or shekel).

How is G694 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it money (9 times), pieces of silver (3 times), silver (3 times), silver pieces (1 time).

How many times does G694 appear in the Bible?

ἀργύριον (argýrion) is tagged in 16 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G694 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a presumed derivative of G696 (ἄργυρος).

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