Meaning
Talent means a natural ability, skill, or aptitude. It can also refer to an ancient unit of weight that was used as a measure of monetary value.
Biblical Usage
In the Old Testament, a talent was used as a measure of weight for metals such as gold and silver.
In the New Testament, a talent was a measure of monetary value. Jesus used talents in a parable about servants entrusted with their master’s possessions, as recorded in Matthew 25:14-30.
Key References
- Exodus 25:39
- 1 Kings 10:10
- Matthew 18:24
- Matthew 25:14-30
Related Terms
- Money
- Stewardship
- Parable
- Servant
- Silver
- Mammon