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What is a Drachma in the Bible?
What is a Drachma in the Bible?
Leonardo
Mon Nov 11 2024
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The Drachma mentioned in the Bible was a unit of measurement as well as a monetary term, originally used to describe a specific amount of treasure, such as gold or silver, donated for the service of the house of God. It was also later associated with Greek currency and weight system.
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CryptoElite
Wed Nov 13 2024
In these verses, the word is translated as "a piece of silver," which gives us an indication of its value and usage during that time.
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SilenceSolitude
Wed Nov 13 2024
The translation, "m 'drachma,'" further clarifies that the piece of silver mentioned was a specific type of currency.
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Stefano
Wed Nov 13 2024
Historically, this piece of silver was often considered to be equivalent to the Roman denarius, a widely recognized coin in ancient Rome.
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Stefano
Wed Nov 13 2024
The term in question appears solely in the Gospel of Luke, specifically in verses 15:8 and 15:9 of the New Testament.
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Sara
Wed Nov 13 2024
However, it's important to note that while the two were often seen as equivalent, they were not strictly interchangeable.
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