Lexical Summary argurion: Silver, money Original Word: ἀργύριον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance money, piece of silver. Neuter of a presumed derivative of arguros; silvery, i.e. (by implication) cash; specially, a silverling (i.e. Drachma or shekel) -- money, (piece of) silver (piece). see GREEK arguros NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom arguros Definition silvery, by ext. a piece of silver NASB Translation money (10), pieces of silver (6), silver (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 694: ἀργύριονἀργύριον, ἀργυρίου, τό (from ἄργυρος, which see) (fr. Herodotus down); 1. silver: Acts 3:6; Acts 7:16; Acts 20:33; 1 Peter 1:18; (1 Corinthians 3:12 T Tr WH). 2. money: simply, Matthew 25:18, 27; Mark 14:11; Luke 9:3; Luke 19:15, 23; Luke 22:5; Acts 8:20; plural, Matthew 28:(12),15. 3. Specifically, a silver coin, silver-piece (Luther, Silberling), שֶׁקֶל σίκλος, shekel (see B. D. under the word), i. e. a coin in circulation among the Jews after the exile, from the time of Simon (circa Strong’s Greek 694 designates coined or weighed silver—hence, “money.” In the New Testament the term moves easily between literal currency, metaphor for worldly value, and foil for the surpassing worth of Christ. Economic and Cultural Background In first-century Palestine and throughout the Greco-Roman world silver coinage was the backbone of daily commerce. The denarius and drachma supplied ordinary wages; larger sums were counted in silver shekels or talents. References to the term therefore serve as natural touchpoints for work, trade, debt, and stewardship. Silver in the Parables of Jesus 1. Stewardship in view of the Master’s return (Matthew 25:18, 27; Luke 19:15, 23). Entrusted silver highlights human responsibility: lack of faithful investment brings loss, and wise use receives praise. The Price of Betrayal Matthew uses the plural form repeatedly to narrate Judas Iscariot’s treachery (Matthew 26:15; 27:3, 5, 6, 9). “Thirty pieces of silver” fulfilled Zechariah 11:12–13, exposing the contemptuous appraisal of the Shepherd by Israel’s leaders. Silver here becomes a chilling symbol of valuing temporal gain over eternal truth. Corruption and False Religion • Luke 22:5 and Mark 14:11 reveal the chief priests’ willingness to spend silver to silence Jesus. Apostolic Detachment from Monetary Gain • Peter’s words to the lame man—“Silver or gold I do not have” (Acts 3:6)—exemplify ministry unentangled with profit. Silver and the Doctrine of Redemption 1 Peter 1:18 contrasts corruptible metals with the “precious blood of Christ.” The statement affirms that salvation rests not on human wealth but on the atoning sacrifice decreed before the world’s foundation. Legacy of Teaching for the Church • Money is a legitimate tool yet a poor master; believers must hold it with open hands. Contemporary Application Congregations and individual disciples discern afresh the danger of Judas-like compromise, the temptation of Simon-like purchase, and the comfort of Paul-like contentment. By weighing silver against the cross, the church is equipped to handle resources in ways that honor the Lord until He settles all accounts. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 25:18 N-ANSGRK: ἔκρυψεν τὸ ἀργύριον τοῦ κυρίου NAS: and hid his master's money. KJV: his lord's money. INT: hid the money of the master Matthew 25:27 N-ANP Matthew 26:15 N-ANP Matthew 27:3 N-ANP Matthew 27:5 N-ANP Matthew 27:6 N-ANP Matthew 27:9 N-ANP Matthew 28:12 N-ANP Matthew 28:15 N-ANP Mark 14:11 N-ANS Luke 9:3 N-ANS Luke 19:15 N-ANS Luke 19:23 N-ANS Luke 22:5 N-ANS Acts 3:6 N-ANS Acts 7:16 N-GNS Acts 8:20 N-NNS Acts 19:19 N-GNS Acts 20:33 N-GNS 1 Peter 1:18 N-DNS Strong's Greek 694 |
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