Strong's G905 · Greek
βαλλάντιον
balantion · /bal-an'-tee-on/
Definition
probably remotely from 906 (as a depository); a pouch (for money):--bag, purse.
KJV: bag, purse
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βαλλάντιον across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke4 verses
Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.
Luke 12:33Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Luke 22:35And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.
Luke 22:36Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G905 (balantion) mean?
probably remotely from 906 (as a depository); a pouch (for money):--bag, purse.
How many times does G905 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G905 (βαλλάντιον) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “purse.”
How is balantion translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G905 is rendered as “purse” (3×), “bags” (1×).