Lexical Definition
νόμισμα nómisma (nom'-is-mah) coin G:N-N
from νομίζω
money.
- what is reckoned as of value (after the Latin numisma), i.e. current coin
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| νόμισμα | coin | Matt.22.19 |
| mandate | LXX.Ezra.8.36 | |
| money | LXX.Neh.7.71 |
Abbott-Smith
νόμισμα, -τος, τό (< νομίζω), [in LXX: Es 8:36 (דָּת), Ne 7:71 R (דַּרְכְּמוֹן), I Mac 15:6*;]
1. that which is established by usage, a custom.
2. The current coin of a state: Mt 22:19.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezra | 8:36 |
| Nehemiah | 7:71 |
| Matthew | 22:19 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
νόμισμα-ισμα, ατος, τό,
anything sanctioned by current or established usage, custom, Ἑλληνικὸν ν. [Refs 5th c.BC+]; institution, οὐδὲν γὰρ ἀνθρώποισιν οἷον ἄργυρος κακὸν ν. ἔβλαστε [Refs 5th c.BC+] (do not pass current with us).
__II especially current coin, ν. κόψαι or κόψασθαι, coin money, [Refs 5th c.BC+]pieces of money, coins, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__III full legal measure, τοῦ χοῶς ἢ τῶν κοτυλῶν τὸ ν. διαλυμαίνεται [Refs 5th c.BC+]