Strong's Number G5007

τάλαντον

talanton · tal'-an-ton

Transliteration:

talanton{tal'-an-ton}

Word Origin:

from a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao (to bear, equivalent to 5342)

Part of Speech:

noun neuter

Strong's Definition:

equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting weights), i.e. (by implication) a certain weight (and thence a coin or rather sum of money) or "talent"

Usage in the KJV:

talent 15

Total: 15
Occurs 14 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

the scale of a balance, a balance, a pair of scales
that which is weighed, a talent
1. a weight varying in different places and times
2. a sum of money weighing a talent and varying in different states and according to the changes in the laws regulating currency
  1. the Attic talent was equal to 60 Attic minae or 6000 drachmae
  2. a talent of silver in Israel weighed about 100 pounds (45 kg)
  3. a talent of gold in Israel weighed about 200 pounds (91 kg)