μνᾶ
mnâ
mina
A standard unit of weight and value, known as a mina (μνᾶ), used as a measure of monetary value or physical weight. In context, it typically refers to a fixed quantity of silver or gold depending on the economic system, often cited in relation to larger (talent) or smaller (drachma) units. In the Greco-Roman world, its value could vary by region or period.
Luke 19:18 · Word #7
Lexicon G3414
| Lemma | μνᾶ |
| Transliteration | mnâ |
| Strong's | G3414 |
| Definition | A standard unit of weight and value, known as a mina (μνᾶ), used as a measure of monetary value or physical weight. In context, it typically refers to a fixed quantity of silver or gold depending on the economic system, often cited in relation to larger (talent) or smaller (drachma) units. In the Greco-Roman world, its value could vary by region or period. |
Morphology N NOM F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | mina |
| Literal | mina |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μνᾶ |
| Strong's | G3414 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3414-01
a mina
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative, feminine, singular (Gr,N,,,,,NFS); functioning as a singular subject or predicate form. |
| Rendering Rationale | "A mina" directly reflects the standard unit of weight and monetary value denoted by μνᾶ. The singular nominative feminine form is represented in English as a singular countable unit. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
mina
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | The intent is a specific mina being reported; 'a mina' is not fully accurate since the Greek has the definite article. Adjusted to 'mina' to more closely represent the definite sense, as is standard in English for specific sums of money. |