λεπτόνleptón
something scaled (light), i.e. a small coin
Greek (New Testament) · G3016
Meanings
1. peeled.
2. fine, thin, small, light; hence, in late Gk., as as a noun τὸ λ., a small coin (one-eighth of an as, AV, mite): Mark 12:42, Luke 12:59, Luke 21:2.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- Mark 12:42 Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins.
- Luke 12:59 And if that happens, you won’t be free again until you have paid the very last penny.”
- Luke 21:2 Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.