Greek word rendered "piece of money" (Mt 17:27, A.V.; and "shekel" in R.V.). It was equal to two didrachmas ("tribute money," Mt 17:24), or four drachmas, and to about 2s. 6d. of our money. (See Shekel.)
And they having come to Capernaum, they taking double drachmas came to Peter and said, Does not your teacher pay double drachmas?
But that we should not scandalize them, having gone to the sea, cast a fish hook, and lift up the fish coming up first, and having opened its mouth, thou shalt find a gold coin: having taken that, give to them for me and thee.
(See MONEY.) Mt 17:24-27, Greek.
And they having come to Capernaum, they taking double drachmas came to Peter and said, Does not your teacher pay double drachmas? He says, Yes. And when he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, What seems to thee, Simon? from whom do the kings of the earth take taxes or census? from their sons, or from strangers? read more. Peter says to him, From strangers. Jesus said to him, Then are the children free. But that we should not scandalize them, having gone to the sea, cast a fish hook, and lift up the fish coming up first, and having opened its mouth, thou shalt find a gold coin: having taken that, give to them for me and thee.
See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Stater.
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