μνᾶ
mna
mina
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek term μνᾶ, Strong's number G3414, translates to the "mina." With 9 occurrences in the Bible, this term is not commonly used but is significant in its context. The definition of mina is equivalent to 100 drachmas, which was a standard unit of currency in ancient Greece. In biblical times, its value was substantial, making it a significant amount of money. The mina is most notably mentioned in the parables of the talents in the New Testament, where it represents the sum of money entrusted to a steward by his master. This reinforces the significant value of the mina in financial transactions of the time.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
9 total occurrences across the text
He called ten servants of his and gave them ten mina coins, and told them, ‘Conduct business until I come.’
Luke 19:16The first came before him, saying, ‘Lord, your mina has made ten more minas.’
Luke 19:16The first came before him, saying, ‘Lord, your mina has made ten more minas.’
Luke 19:18“The second came, saying, ‘Your mina, Lord, has made five minas.’
Luke 19:18“The second came, saying, ‘Your mina, Lord, has made five minas.’
Luke 19:20Another came, saying, ‘Lord, behold, your mina, which I kept laid away in a handkerchief,
Luke 19:24He said to those who stood by, ‘Take the mina away from him and give it to him who has the ten minas.’
Luke 19:24He said to those who stood by, ‘Take the mina away from him and give it to him who has the ten minas.’
Luke 19:25“They said to him, ‘Lord, he has ten minas!’