FARTHING

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(This word is used to translate two different words in the Greek text)
Assarion, a Roman coin worth, in American money, only a few cents; in English money, about three farthings
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. (Matthew 10:2929Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. (Matthew 10:29))
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? (Luke 12:66Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? (Luke 12:6))
And kodrantes, worth, in American money, about two-fifths of a cent; in English money, less than a farthing
Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. (Matthew 5:2626Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. (Matthew 5:26))
And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. (Mark 12:4242And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. (Mark 12:42))