Strong’s G0694

ἀργύριον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

argurion

Pronunciation

ar-goo'-ree-on

Definition

Silver, money

Meaning

silver, a piece of silver, a shekel, money in general.

Usage

The term "argurion" primarily refers to silver, often in the form of money or currency. In the New Testament, it is used to denote coins or monetary transactions. It is frequently associated with the concept of trade, value, and betrayal, as seen in the context of Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.

Bible references

Matthew 25:18;Matthew 25:27;Matthew 26:15;Matthew 27:3;Matthew 27:5;Matthew 27:6;Matthew 27:9;Matthew 28:12;Matthew 28:15;Mark 14:11;Luke 9:3;Luke 19:15;Luke 19:23;Luke 22:5;Acts 3:6;Acts 7:16;Acts 8:20;Acts 19:19;Acts 20:33;1 Peter 1:18