Strong's Lexicon

G1323

G1323 — δίδραχμον

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekdidrachmonnounOccurrences: 2

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G1323
Word:δίδραχμον
Part of Speech:noun
Etymology:from G1364 and G1406
Language:Greek
Occurrences:2
Transliteration:didrachmon
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:did'-rakh-mon
Meaning:1. a double drachma (didrachm)
KJV Renderings:tribute

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

δίδραχμον, διδράχμου, τό (neuter of the adjective δίδραχμος, δίδραχμον, namely, νόμισμα; from δίς and δραχμή), a didrachmon or double-drachma, a silver coin equal to two Attic drachmas or one Alexandrian, or half a shekel (about one third of a dollar) (see in ἀργύριον, 3): Mat 17:24. (the Sept. often for ùÆÑ÷Æì; (Pollux, Galen).)

Other Resources

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

Englishman's Greek Concordance

δίδραχμον (tribute)

Matthew 17:24

KJV: And when they were come to Capernaum they that received tribute came to Peter and said Doth not your master pay tribute
GK: ελθόντων δε αυτών εις Καπερναούμ προσήλθον οι τα δίδραχμα λαμβάνοντες τω Πέτρω και είπον ο διδάσκαλος υμών ου τελεί τα δίδραχμα
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