Topical Bible: Money: Pieces of Mentioned: Pound

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In biblical times, the term "pound" refers to a unit of weight and currency used in various ancient cultures, including those mentioned in the Scriptures. The concept of the pound as a measure of currency is primarily found in the New Testament, where it is used in parables and teachings of Jesus to convey spiritual truths and moral lessons.

Biblical References:

1. The Parable of the Ten Minas (Pounds): The most notable mention of the pound in the Bible is found in the Parable of the Ten Minas, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. In this parable, Jesus tells of a nobleman who entrusts his servants with money (minas or pounds) before leaving to receive a kingdom. Upon his return, he calls his servants to account for their stewardship. The nobleman rewards those who have wisely invested and multiplied the money, while the servant who hid his mina is reprimanded. This parable illustrates the principles of stewardship, accountability, and the expectation of growth in the Kingdom of God. The Berean Standard Bible renders this passage as follows:

"So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said." (Luke 19:13)

2. Historical and Cultural Context: The pound, or mina, was a significant unit of currency in the ancient Near East, often equated to a specific weight of silver or gold. The value of a mina varied across different cultures and periods, but it was generally considered a substantial amount of money. In the context of the parable, the mina represents the resources and opportunities God entrusts to His people, emphasizing the importance of faithful and productive service.

3. Symbolism and Application: The use of the pound in Jesus' teachings serves as a metaphor for the gifts, talents, and responsibilities given to believers. The expectation is that these resources are to be used for the advancement of God's Kingdom and the benefit of others. The parable underscores the principle that faithfulness in small matters leads to greater responsibilities and rewards in the spiritual realm.

4. Moral and Spiritual Lessons: The Parable of the Ten Minas teaches several key lessons:
· Stewardship: Believers are called to be diligent and responsible stewards of the resources God has entrusted to them.
· Accountability: There is an expectation of accountability for how one uses their gifts and opportunities.
· Reward and Consequence: Faithful service leads to reward, while neglect or misuse of resources results in loss.

In summary, the mention of the pound in the Bible, particularly in the teachings of Jesus, serves as a powerful illustration of the principles of stewardship, accountability, and the expectation of growth and productivity in the life of a believer. The parable encourages Christians to use their God-given resources wisely and faithfully, with an eternal perspective in mind.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Luke 19:13
And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said to them, Occupy till I come.
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Anointed for Burial.
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pence (pieces of silver ... was too much for him to see all this money thrown away ...
/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/anointed for burial.htm

The First Disciples: ii. Simon Peter
... The Evangelist has never mentioned his name, and yet he takes ... just as you may pound
ice to pieces and it ... as, according to the old problem, the money grew that ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the first disciples ii simon.htm

The Cocal
... turn black and mouldy, and drop to pieces; and unless ... not made to this day, while
the money had found ... not aware whether any writer has mentioned; namely, the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/at last/chapter xiii the cocal.htm

The More Excellent Way
... way" of conversing than the harmless way above-mentioned? ... men hacking and hewing
each other in pieces at broad ... you on principles of reason spend your money in a ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 89 the more excellent.htm

The Unjust Steward - Dives and Lazarus - Jewish Agricultural Notes ...
... It consisted of thin pieces of wood (the Luach) fastened ... ourselves of the Mamon -
be it of money, of knowledge ... The very name - not often mentioned in any other ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xviii the unjust steward.htm

The Unknown Giver and the Misused Gifts
... may say, "Corn and wine are here mentioned first of ... gives himself up to pulling the
Bible to pieces, and, as ... has been a little change in the money market, some ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/the unknown giver and the.htm

1875-1877. Mrs. Way's Sewing --Class for Jewesses --Bible Flower ...
... may be formed when it is mentioned that thirteen ... He went to Canada, earning sufficient
money to place ... Some magnificent pieces, when touched by the ironclad's ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lowe/gods answers/chapter vi 1875-1877 mrs ways.htm

Naparima and Montserrat
... been eaten away by the surf, as fresh pieces of the ... was almost as remarkable as the
Ceiba I mentioned just now ... Coolies have a far larger amount of money in the ...
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Concerning the Ministry.
... hire or bargaining, far less to use it as a Trade to get money by: yet ... of the primitive
times gathered by the apostles; whereof we have divers mentioned in the ...
/.../proposition x concerning the ministry.htm

Another Wonderful Record of 25.
... mentioned, after a little thought, my name. "The letter contained a request for
service of a peculiar sort, connected with some legal matters, contained money ...
/.../various/the wonders of prayer/another wonderful record of 25 00.htm