Strong’s G4715

στατήρ

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

statér

Pronunciation

stah-TARE

Definition

Stater

Meaning

an Attic silver coin equal in value to the Jewish shekel.

Usage

The term "stater" refers to a specific type of ancient coin. In the New Testament, it is used to denote a silver coin equivalent to four drachmas or a shekel. This coin was commonly used in the Greco-Roman world and had significant value.

Bible references

Matthew 17:27