τάλαντον
talanton (G5007)
talent
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The Greek word τάλαντον (talanton) is defined as a talent, and it occurs 15 times in the Bible. As a unit of measurement, a talent is a significant weight or amount, comparable to a large quantity or a substantial sum of money. In the context of trade and commerce, a talent was a standard unit of weight for precious metals like gold and silver. The word τάλαντον is used in various settings, including financial transactions, trade, and even as a metaphor for spiritual gifts. Its significance lies in its representation of value, worth, and quantity. In the biblical context, a talent is often used to describe a large amount of money or goods, emphasizing the importance of generosity, stewardship, and the value of resources. The frequency of its occurrence in the Bible (15 times) suggests that the concept of a talent was significant in ancient Jewish culture, highlighting the importance of economic transactions, trade, and the value of resources in everyday life.
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When he had begun to reconcile, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.
To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his own ability. Then he went on his journey.
Immediately he who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.
He who received the five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents. Behold, I have gained another five talents in addition to them.’
“He also who got the two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I have gained another two talents in addition to them.’
“He also who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you that you are a hard man, reaping where you didn’t sow, and gathering where you didn’t scatter.
I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the earth. Behold, you have what is yours.’
Take away therefore the talent from him, and give it to him who has the ten talents.