Strong's Greek Concordance

G3800: ὀψώνιον

opsṓnion · “compensation”

Definition

rations for a soldier, i.e. (by extension) his stipend or pay

KJV translates it as: wages

Word origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of the same as G3795 (ὀψάριον);

Extended definition

ὄψώνιον, -ου, τό
(ὀψον- see: ὀψάριον— and ὠνέομαι), [in LXX: I Est.4:56, 1Ma.3:28 1Mac 14:32 * ;]
1. provisions, provision-money, soldiers' pay: Luk.3:14, 1Co.9:7.
2. Generally, wages, hire: 2Co.11:8; ὄ. τῆς ἁμαρτίας, Rom.6:23 (see Deiss, BS, 148, 266).†
(AS)

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How G3800 is translated

  • wages ×2
  • expense ×1
  • support ×1

Bible verses with G3800 (opsṓnion)

Opsṓnion appears in 4 verses.

  • Luke 3:14

    And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.

  • Romans 6:23

    For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

  • 1 Corinthians 9:7

    Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

  • 2 Corinthians 11:8

    I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.