Strong's G1220 · Greek
δηνάριον
denarion · /day-nar'-ee-on/
Definition
of Latin origin; a denarius (or ten asses):--pence, penny(-worth).
KJV: pence, penny(-worth)
Root / derivation: of Latin origin
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δηνάριον across 15 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew6 verses
But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. pence: the Roman penny is the eighth part of an ounce, which after five shillings the ounce is seven pence halfpenny; about fourteen cents
Matthew 20:2And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. penny: the Roman penny is the eighth part of an ounce, which after five shillings the ounce is seven pence halfpenny; about fourteen cents
Matthew 20:9And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.
Matthew 20:10But when the first came, they supposed that they should have received more; and they likewise received every man a penny.
Matthew 20:13But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?
Matthew 22:19Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. penny: in value seven pence halfpenny
Mark3 verses
He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? pennyworth: the Roman penny is sevenpence halfpenny
Mark 12:15Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. penny: valuing of our money seven pence halfpenny
Mark 14:5For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.
Luke3 verses
There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.
Luke 10:35And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
Luke 20:24Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's.
John2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1220 (denarion) mean?
of Latin origin; a denarius (or ten asses):--pence, penny(-worth).
How many times does G1220 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1220 (δηνάριον) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “penny.”
How is denarion translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1220 is rendered as “penny” (9×), “pence” (5×), “pennyworth” (2×).
Where does the Greek word δηνάριον come from?
of Latin origin