"temple treasury, the sacred treasury, Mt. 27:6*"
Definition and meaning
temple treasury, the sacred treasury, Mt. 27:6*
In the original Greek the word is written: κορβανᾶς
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 korbanas (G2878) across the King James Bible.
And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.
But ye say, If a man shall say to his father or mother, It is Corban, that is to say, a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me; he shall be free.
Refiner gives you the full lexicon entry, AI-powered verse insight, historical commentary, cross-references, and voice study — all in one place.
Free to start · Disciple $4.99/mo · Shepherd $9.99/mo
Common questions
Strong's G2878 (korbanas) is a Greek word that means: temple treasury, the sacred treasury, Mt. 27:6* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word korbanas (G2878) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2878 is korbanas, a Greek word defined as: temple treasury, the sacred treasury, Mt. 27:6*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
korbanas is a Greek word found in the New Testament.