Bible dictionary for children
Mina
A mina was an ancient unit of weight or money.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A mina was an ancient unit of weight or money. Its value depended on the place and period, so it is not a fixed modern price.
Talk about it
What responsibility do the servants receive along with the money?
An example from the Bible
In Luke 19, a nobleman gives minas to servants before traveling. The money becomes part of a parable about responsibility.
Read Luke 19:13 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Luke 19:13
He called ten servants of his and gave them ten mina coins, and told them, ‘Conduct business until I come.’Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
