Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5007

Strong's G5007 · Greek

τάλαντον

tálanton

Number
G5007
Language
Greek
Original word
τάλαντον
Transliteration
tálanton
KJV occurrences
7 verses

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"

KJV: talent

Root / derivation: neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered τάλαντον across 7 verses.

talents11×
talent3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew7 verses
Matthew 18:24

And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

Matthew 25:16

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

Matthew 25:20

And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

Matthew 25:22

He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.

Matthew 25:24

Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:

Matthew 25:25

And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.

Matthew 25:28

Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5007 (tálanton) mean?

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"

How many times does G5007 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5007 (τάλαντον) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “talents.”

How is tálanton translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5007 is rendered as “talents” (11×), “talent” (3×).

Where does the Greek word τάλαντον come from?

neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear;