'Talents' in the Bible

But as soon as he began the settlement, one was brought before him who owed 10,000 talents,

To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one--to each according to his individual capacity; and then started from home.

Without delay the one who had received the five talents went and employed them in business, and gained five more.

The one who had received the five talents came and brought five more, and said, "'Sir, it was five talents that you entrusted to me: see, I have gained five more.'

"The second, who had received the two talents, came and said, "'Sir, it was two talents you entrusted to me: see, I have gained two more.'