Strong's G905 · Greek
βαλάντιον
balántion
Definition
a pouch (for money)
KJV: bag, purse
Root / derivation: probably remotely from G906 (βάλλω) (as a depository);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βαλάντιον 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.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G905 (balántion) mean?
a pouch (for money)
How many times does G905 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G905 (βαλάντιον) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “purse.”
How is balántion translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G905 is rendered as “purse” (3×), “bags” (1×).
Where does the Greek word βαλάντιον come from?
probably remotely from G906 (βάλλω) (as a depository);