Strong’s G1406

δραχμή

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

drachmé

Pronunciation

drahk-MAY

Definition

Drachma

Meaning

a drachma, a Greek silver coin.

Usage

The term "drachmé" refers to a unit of currency in ancient Greece. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to denote a silver coin that was commonly used in the Hellenistic world. The drachma was equivalent to a day's wage for a skilled worker, similar to the Roman denarius.

Bible references

Luke 15:8;Luke 15:8;Luke 15:9