### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **talantiaîos**, represented by `{{G5006}}`, is used to describe something that is **talent-like in weight**. Derived from the word for talent, it appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in scripture. Its specific meaning is "weight of a talent," signifying an object of immense weight.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The single biblical use of `{{G5006}}` is found in a prophetic description of divine judgment. In the book of Revelation, a **great** `{{G3173}}` **hail** `{{G5464}}` **fell** `{{G2597}}` **upon** `{{G1909}}` **men** `{{G444}}` **out of** `{{G1537}}` **heaven** `{{G3772}}`, with every stone being "about the **weight of a talent**" [[Revelation 16:21]]. This event is part of a **plague** `{{G4127}}` described as so "exceeding **great**" (`{{G4970}}`, `{{G3173}}`) that it caused **men** `{{G444}}` to **blaspheme** `{{G987}}` **God** `{{G2316}}`.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several words from its context in [[Revelation 16:21]] help to clarify its meaning:
* `{{G5464}}` **chálaza** (hail): This is the specific object described as having the weight of a talent. It also appears alongside lightnings, thunderings, and an earthquake during another judgment [[Revelation 11:19]].
* `{{G4127}}` **plēgḗ** (plague, stripe, wound): This term defines the event as a calamity or stroke of judgment. Scripture warns that God will add **plagues** to anyone who adds to the words of prophecy [[Revelation 22:18]].
* `{{G2597}}` **katabaínō** (to descend): This verb means to come down, literally or figuratively. It describes the action of the hail and is also used when the Lord himself shall **descend** from heaven [[1 Thessalonians 4:16]].
* `{{G3173}}` **mégas** (great): This adjective, meaning big or **great**, modifies both the **hail** and the **plague**, emphasizing the scale of the event. It is also used to describe the **great** dragon cast out of heaven [[Revelation 12:9]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G5006}}` is tied directly to its singular, dramatic appearance.
* **Severity of Judgment:** The term serves to quantify the overwhelming nature of the **plague** `{{G4127}}`. Describing hailstones with the "weight of a talent" communicates a level of divine judgment that is catastrophic and inescapable [[Revelation 16:21]].
* **Physical Manifestation of Wrath:** The word makes the divine judgment a tangible, physical event. The **plague** `{{G4127}}` is not abstract but consists of destructive objects of immense, measurable weight falling **upon** `{{G1909}}` **men** `{{G444}}`.
* **Hardness of Heart:** The context shows that despite the "exceeding **great**" (`{{G4970}}`, `{{G3173}}`) nature of this calamity, the response of humanity is to **blaspheme** `{{G987}}` **God** `{{G2316}}` rather than to repent, highlighting profound spiritual rebellion.
### Summary
In summary, **talantiaîos** `{{G5006}}` is a highly specific and rare biblical term. Its sole purpose is to provide a vivid and sobering measure of the **great** `{{G3173}}` **hail** `{{G5464}}` that constitutes a final **plague** `{{G4127}}` from **heaven** `{{G3772}}`. Through this single use, the word powerfully illustrates the immense severity of God's judgment and the hardened response of humanity in the face of it.
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