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== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
| − | * | + | * The word translated as "treasury" (<i>gazofulakion</i>) in verses 41 and 43 probably refers to a receptacle where monetary donations were received. |
| − | + | * The "mite" of verse 32 is a lepton, the least valuable coin in circulation at the time. It was made of bronze and was worth 1/128 of a denarius. | |
== Lexical notes == | == Lexical notes == | ||
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Questions
- The word translated as "treasury" (gazofulakion) in verses 41 and 43 probably refers to a receptacle where monetary donations were received.
- The "mite" of verse 32 is a lepton, the least valuable coin in circulation at the time. It was made of bronze and was worth 1/128 of a denarius.
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