Definition
λεπτός, -ή, -όν
(λέπω, to peel),
1. peeled.
2. fine, thin, small, light; hence, in late Gk., as subst. τὸ λ., a small coin (one-eighth of an as, AV, mite): Mark 12:42, Luke 12:59; 21:2.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as λεπτός:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Mark 12:42λεπτὰ · small copper coinsThen one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius.
- Luke 12:59λεπτὸν · pennyI tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the very last penny.”
- Luke 21:2λεπτὰ · small copper coins…and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins.