Denarion

The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 1220

Original Word	Word Origin
denarion	of Latin origin
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Denarion	None
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
day-nar'-ee-on	Noun Neuter

Definition

denarius = "containing ten"

A Roman silver coin in NT time. It took its name from it being equal to ten "asses", a number after 217 B.C. increased to sixteen (about 3.898 grams or .1375 oz.). It was the principal silver coin of the Roman empire. From the parable of the labourers in the vineyard, it would seem that a denarius was then the ordinary pay for a day's wages. (Mt. 20:2-

NAS Word Usage - Total: 16

denarii 7, denarius 9

NAS Verse Count
Matthew	6
Mark	3
Luke	3
John	2
Revelation	1

Total	15

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Denarion". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999.

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