νόμισμα
nomisma
coin
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word νόμισμα (nomisma) is defined as a coin. Its single occurrence in the Bible suggests a specific and limited context of use. Given its definition, we can infer that nomisma refers to a standardized unit of currency, likely made of metal or other materials. The limited usage of nomisma in the Bible implies that it may not have been a common term in everyday language. However, its presence in the text indicates that coins were a relevant aspect of the culture and economy at the time. The significance of nomisma lies in its representation of value and exchange, highlighting the importance of currency in ancient societies.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text