ὀψώνιον opsṓnion
Meaning
rations for a soldier, i.e. (by extension) his stipend or pay
In the King James Version: wages
Derivation: neuter of a presumed derivative of the same as G3795 (ὀψάριον);
Where it is used
- Luke 3:14 Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”
- Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- 1 Corinthians 9:7 Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?
- 2 Corinthians 11:8 I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you.