Leptón — G3016

Definition

adjective

something scaled (light), i.e. a small coin

Usually translated as

mite

Origin

neuter of a derivative of the same as G3013

• lepís (G3013)

Occurrences

Leptón occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Luke (2)

• Mark 12:42 — And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites (λεπτὰ), which make a farthing.
• Luke 12:59 — I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite (λεπτὸν).
• Luke 21:2 — And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites (λεπτὰ).