Luke 15:8
“Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Either what woman, having ten pieces of silver,.... Or "drachmas": a "drachma" was the fourth part of a shekel, and of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 15:8-10
Ten pieces of silver - In the original, ten “drachmas.” The drachma was about the value of fifteen cents, and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Ten pieces of silver - Δραχμας δεκα, ten drachmas. I think it always best to retain the names of these ancient coins,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 15:1-10
Here is, I. The diligent attendance of the publicans and sinners upon Christ's ministry. Great multitudes of Jews went…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
having ten pieces of silver Ten drachmas. This parable is peculiar to St Luke. The Greek drachma (about] od.)corresponds…
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