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mites

Meaning of “mites”

Very small coins, two of which make a farthing.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-references
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Mark 12:42

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “mites”

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Mark 12:42
And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Mark 12:42 · retained source text

And there came a certaine poore widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

1611 marginal noteIt is the seuenth part of one piece of that brasse money.

Luke 21:2
And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Luke 21:2 · retained source text

And hee saw also a certaine poore widow, casting in thither two mites.

1611 marginal noteSee Marke 12.42.

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Mark 12:42; Luke 21:2

The widow’s two small coins are directly equated with one farthing.