Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
Corban
Usage: κορβάν (Rec., T, -βᾶν), indecl. (Heb. קׇרְבָּן), an offering, a gift offered to God: Mrk.7:11 (cf. κορβανᾶς).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2878
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G2878 Quick Answer
Strong's G2878 κορβάν (korban) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. korban (kor-ban') (and korbanas kor-ban-as') n. 1. a votive offering and the offering 2. a consecrated present (to the Temple fund) It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include treasury. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- korban (kor-ban') (and korbanas kor-ban-as') n. 1. a votive offering and the offering 2. a consecrated present (to the Temple fund)
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- treasury
Meaning and Definition
korban (kor-ban') (and korbanas kor-ban-as') n. 1. a votive offering and the offering 2. a consecrated present (to the Temple fund) 3. (by extension, the latter term) the Treasury itself, i.e. the room where the contribution boxes stood [of Hebrew and Chaldee origin respectively (H7133)] KJV: Corban, treasury Root(s): H7133
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2878. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2878 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render korban, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
treasury
Matthew 27:6
How Strong's G2878 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
Strong's G2878 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2878 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
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.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2878.
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.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2878, grouped by book.
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2878 FAQ
What does korban (κορβᾶν) mean?
Korban (Strong's G2878) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Treasury". korban (kor-ban') (and korbanas kor-ban-as') n. 1. a votive offering and the offering 2. a consecrated present (to the Temple fund)
How many times is korban (κορβᾶν) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2878 across 2 books.
Where can I study korban (κορβᾶν) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2878 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate korban (κορβᾶν)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as treasury. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.