"dimin. of the Latin, as, a Roman brass coin with the value of one-tenth of a denarius, or δραχμή, used to convey the idea of a trifle or very small sum, Mt. 10:29; Lk. 12:6*"
Definition and meaning
dimin. of the Latin, as, a Roman brass coin with the value of one-tenth of a denarius, or δραχμή, used to convey the idea of a trifle or very small sum, Mt. 10:29; Lk. 12:6*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀσσάριον
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of assarion (G787) across the King James Bible.
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
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Common questions
Strong's G787 (assarion) is a Greek word that means: dimin. of the Latin, as, a Roman brass coin with the value of one-tenth of a denarius, or δραχμή, used to convey the idea of a trifle or very small sum, Mt. 10:29; Lk. 12:6* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word assarion (G787) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G787 is assarion, a Greek word defined as: dimin. of the Latin, as, a Roman brass coin with the value of one-tenth of a denarius, or δραχμή, used to convey the idea of a trifle or very small su. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
assarion is a Greek word found in the New Testament.