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Drachm

Smith's Bible Dictionary

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Drachm. Luke 15:8-9 2 Maccabees 4:19; 2 Maccabees 10:20; 2 Maccabees 12:43. A Greek silver coin, varying in weight on account of the use of different talents. In Luke, denarii, (Authorized Version, "piece of silver"), seem to be intended. See Money; Silver.

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Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Drachm'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​sbd/​d/drachm.html. 1901.
 
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