Bible Dictionary
Pieces
The biblical word “pieces” may refer to fragments of silver, measured amounts such as shekels, or specific coins such as a stater or drachma. Its precise meaning depends on the passage and original language.
Biblical Usage
In Psalm 68:30 “pieces” denotes fragments. In other passages the supplied material supports supplying “shekels,” while the piece of money in Matthew 17:27 is a stater and that in Luke 15:8-9 and Acts 19:19 is a Greek drachma.
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