Bible unit in Scripture

Lepton / Mite in Scripture

A very small coin, known from the widow’s offering.

Study note: values are approximate. Read each unit in its biblical context and check the linked Strong’s evidence where available.

Basic data

Category
Money — Very small Jewish bronze/copper coin
Original terms
λεπτόν · lepton · G3016
Metric estimate
very small copper/bronze coin; not useful for firm metal-value calculation
Imperial estimate
very small coin
Certainty
low

Coin weight and composition vary; treat as explanatory rather than precise.

Calculator data

Grams
None
Metaldefault
bronze

Usage tags

offeringnarrative

Local Strong’s evidence

The following local KJV Strong’s-token matches are connected with the listed references for this unit.

ReferenceKJV wordingStrong’sMatched wording
Mark 12:42mitesG3016mites
Luke 21:2mitesG3016mites

Expanded Strong’s occurrence references

Occurrence precision: context-sensitive lexical range. The references are useful, but the wording should be read in context because related English terms are included.

This table follows the content Strong’s numbers for this entry into the local KJV Strong’s occurrence index.

Expanded occurrences
4
Unique references
3
Books represented
2
Strong’s numbers
G3016

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Verse references

These links open the local NET Bible chapter context where available.

Related units

Study notes

  • Ancient values should be read as approximate study aids because standards can vary by period, region, and context.