Biblica Analytica

τόκος

tokos (G5110)

interest

2 verses 2 books OT 0 / NT 2
AI Word Study

The Greek word τόκος (tokos) is defined as "interest". This term is part of the semantic domain of Commerce & Wealth, indicating its relevance to financial transactions. With only two occurrences in the Bible, it is a relatively rare term. Given its definition, it is likely that τόκος refers to the additional amount charged for borrowing money, essentially the cost of using someone else's funds. This understanding is reinforced by its classification within the Commerce & Wealth domain. As a term related to financial transactions, τόκος may hold significance for understanding ancient economic practices and the concept of debt in biblical times. However, without more context or occurrences, its specific significance remains limited.

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Matthew 25:27

You ought therefore to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received back my own with interest.

Luke 19:23

Then why didn’t you deposit my money in the bank, and at my coming, I might have earned interest on it?’