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Strong's G787 ἀσσάριον (assarion)

Assarion means “farthing” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H787 — osh (“foundation”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G787
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G787 Quick Answer

Strong's G787 ἀσσάριον (assarion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. assarion (as-sar'-ee-on) n. 1. an assarius or as, a Roman coin [of Latin origin] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include farthing. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
assarion (as-sar'-ee-on) n. 1. an assarius or as, a Roman coin [of Latin origin]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
farthing

Meaning and Definition

assarion (as-sar'-ee-on) n. 1. an assarius or as, a Roman coin [of Latin origin] KJV: farthing

Original Word
ἀσσάριον
Transliteration
assarion
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G787. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

assarion

Usage: ἀσσάριον, -ον, τό (diminutive of Lat. as), an assarion, a farthing, one-tenth of a drachma: Mat.10:29, Luk.12:6 (MM, see word; DB, iii, 428; DCG, ii, 200).† (AS)

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How Strong's G787 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render assarion, 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.

farthing Matthew 10:29

How Strong's G787 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 G787 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 G787 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 10:29 KJV

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.

Luke 12:6 KJV

Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G787.

Matthew 10:29 New Testament, KJV
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
Luke 12:6 New Testament, KJV
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G787, grouped by book.

Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G787 FAQ

What does assarion (ἀσσάριον) mean?

Assarion (Strong's G787) is a Greek word most simply glossed "farthing". assarion (as-sar'-ee-on) n. 1. an assarius or as, a Roman coin [of Latin origin]

How many times is assarion (ἀσσάριον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G787 across 2 books.

Where can I study assarion (ἀσσάριον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G787 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate assarion (ἀσσάριον)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as farthing. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.