Strong's Lexicon nomisma: Coin, currency Original Word: νόμισμα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb νομίζω (nomizō), meaning "to use customarily" or "to consider as the norm." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "nomisma," the concept of money or currency in the Old Testament is often represented by words like כֶּסֶף (kesef, Strong's H3701) meaning "silver" or "money," and שֶׁקֶל (shekel, Strong's H8255), a unit of weight and currency. Usage: The term "nomisma" refers to a piece of money or coin, typically used in the context of currency that is recognized and accepted by a governing authority. In the New Testament, it is used to denote the physical currency used in transactions and taxation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, coins were the standard medium of exchange and were often minted by the ruling authorities. These coins bore the image and inscription of the emperor or local ruler, signifying their legitimacy and value. The use of coins facilitated trade and commerce across the Roman Empire, and they were integral to the economic system of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nomizó Definition a custom, current coin NASB Translation coin (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3546: νόμισμανόμισμα, νομισματος, τό (νομίζω, which see); 1. anything received and sanctioned by usage or law (Tragg., Aristophanes). 2. money (current) coin (cf. our lawful money): Matthew 22:19 (and in Greek writings from Euripides, and Aristophanes down). From nomizo; what is reckoned as of value (after the Latin numisma), i.e. Current coin -- money. see GREEK nomizo |
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