What does ἀσσάριον · δύο mean in the Bible?
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Greek · G787, G1417
ἀσσαρίων δύο
An assarius or as, a Roman coin · "two"
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ἀσσάριον G787 an assarius or as, a Roman coin
Pronunciation assárion
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δύο G1417 "two"
Pronunciation dýo
Commonly used in distributive sense (two by two, two apiece) emphasizing paired division or grouping.
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What does ἀσσαρίων δύο (assarion duo) mean in the Bible?
ἀσσάριον · δύο is a Greek phrase meaning "Two small copper coins; a low price marker.".
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Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. Two small copper coins; a low price marker.
Strong's G787, G1417
Lexical occurrences 0 verses Source Gloss
Two small copper coins; a low price marker.
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MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
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