Opsṓnion — G3800

Definition

neuter noun

rations for a soldier, i.e. (by extension) his stipend or pay

1. universally, a soldier's pay, allowance , more commonly in the plural ὀψώνια, properly, that part of a soldier's support given in place of pay (i. e. rations) and the money in which he is paid
2. metaphorically, wages

Usually translated as

wages

Origin

neuter of a presumed derivative of the same as G3795

• opsárion (G3795)

Occurrences

Opsṓnion occurs 4 times in the King James.

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

• Luke 3:14 — And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages (ὀψωνίοις).
• Romans 6:23 — For the wages (ὀψώνια) of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
• 1 Corinthians 9:7 — Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges (ὀψωνίοις)? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
• 2 Corinthians 11:8 — I robbed other churches, taking wages (ὀψώνιον) of them, to do you service.