Strong's Lexicon ballantion: Money bag, purse Original Word: βαλλάντιον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb βάλλω (ballō), meaning "to throw" or "to cast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ballantion," similar concepts can be found in words like כִּיס (kis), meaning "pouch" or "bag," used in contexts involving money or valuables. Usage: The term "ballantion" refers to a small bag or purse used to carry money. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to discuss the provision and reliance on God rather than material wealth. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, a "ballantion" was a common item used to carry coins and small valuables. It was typically made of leather or cloth and was an essential accessory for travelers and merchants. The use of a money bag was a practical necessity in a society where commerce and trade were conducted with physical currency. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. root bal- Definition a purse NASB Translation money belt (3), money belts (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 905: βαλάντιονβαλάντιον and βαλλάντιον (so L T Tr WH; cf. (Tdf. Proleg., p. 79); Fritzsche on Mark, p. 620; Winers Grammar, p. 43; Passow, Lex. (also Liddell and Scott) under the word), βαλαντίου, τό, a money-bag, purse: Luke 10:4; Luke 12:33; Luke 22:35f (the Sept. Job 14:17 cf. (Simonides 181); Aristophanes ran. 772; Xenophon, syrup. 4, 2; Plato, Gorgias, p. 508 e.; Herodian, 5, 4, 4 (3, Bekker edition), and other writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bag, purse. Probably remotely from ballo (as a depository); a pouch (for money) -- bag, purse. see GREEK ballo Forms and Transliterations βαλάντια βαλάντιον βαλαντίου βαλαντίω βαλλαντια βαλλάντια βαλλαντιον βαλλάντιον βαλλαντιου βαλλαντίου ballantia ballántia ballantion ballántion ballantiou ballantíouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 10:4 N-ANSGRK: μὴ βαστάζετε βαλλάντιον μὴ πήραν NAS: Carry no money belt, no bag, KJV: Carry neither purse, nor scrip, INT: Neither carry purse nor bag Luke 12:33 N-ANP Luke 22:35 N-GNS Luke 22:36 N-ANS Strong's Greek 905 |
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