G3016: λεπτόν
leptón · “coin”
Definition
something scaled (light), i.e. a small coin
KJV translates it as: mite
Word origin: neuter of a derivative of the same as G3013 (λεπίς);
Extended definition
λεπτός, -ή, -όν
(λέπω, to peel),
1. peeled.
2. fine, thin, small, light; hence, in late Gk., as subst. τὸ λ., a small coin (one-eighth of an as, AV, mite): Mrk.12:42, Luk.12:59 21:2.†
(AS)
(λέπω, to peel),
1. peeled.
2. fine, thin, small, light; hence, in late Gk., as subst. τὸ λ., a small coin (one-eighth of an as, AV, mite): Mrk.12:42, Luk.12:59 21:2.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3016 is translated
- lepta ×2
- lepton ×1
Bible verses with G3016 (leptón)
Leptón appears in 3 verses.
- Mark 12:42
And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
- Luke 12:59
I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.
- Luke 21:2
And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.