τάλαντον tálanton
Meaning
equivalent to G5342 (φέρω)); a balance (as supporting weights), i.e. (by implication) a certain weight (and thence a coin or rather sum of money) or "talent"
In the King James Version: talent
Derivation: neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of (to bear;
Where it is used
- Matthew 18:24 As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him.
- Matthew 25:15 To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.
- Matthew 25:16 The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more.
- Matthew 25:20 The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’
- Matthew 25:22 The servant who had received the two talents also came and said, ‘Master, you entrusted me with two talents. See, I have gained two more.’
- Matthew 25:24 Finally, the servant who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Master, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed.
- Matthew 25:25 So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what belongs to you.’
- Matthew 25:28 Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents.