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  #5007 τάλαντον talanton {tal'-an-ton}

 from a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao (to
    bear, equivalent to G5342); TDNT - n/a; n n

—Greek Word Study (Transliteration-Pronunciation Etymology & Grammar)


 1) the scale of a balance, a balance, a pair of scales
 2) that which is weighed, a talent
    2a) a weight varying in different places and times
    2b) a sum of money weighing a talent and varying in different states
        and according to the changes in the laws regulating currency
        2b1) the Attic talent was equal to 60 Attic minae or 6000 drachmae
        2b2) a talent of silver in Israel weighed about 100 pounds (45 kg)
        2b3) a talent of gold in Israel weighed about 200 pounds (91 kg)

—Thayer's (New Testament Greek-English Lexicon)

Neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of τλάω [[tlao]] (to bear; equivalent to G5342); a balance (as supporting weights), that is, (by implication) a certain weight (and thence a coin or rather sum of money) or "talent":—talent.

—Strong's (Greek Dictionary of the New Testament)

#5007.
τα´λαντον
talanton; from a prim. root; a balance, hence that which is weighed, i.e. a talent (about 3000 shekels in weight, cf. [3603]):—
NASB - talent(3), talents(11).