Strong's H1871 · Hebrew
דַּרְכְּמוֹן
darkᵉmôwn · /dar-kem-one'/
Definition
a 'drachma', or coin
KJV: dram.
Root / derivation: of Persian origin;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered דַּרְכְּמוֹן across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Nehemiah3 verses
And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests' garments. some: Heb. part.
Nehemiah 7:71And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pound of silver.
Nehemiah 7:72And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pound of silver, and threescore and seven priests' garments.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1871 (darkᵉmôwn) mean?
a 'drachma', or coin
How many times does H1871 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1871 (דַּרְכְּמוֹן) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “drams.”
How is darkᵉmôwn translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1871 is rendered as “drams” (4×).
Where does the Hebrew word דַּרְכְּמוֹן come from?
of Persian origin;