Either. This parable is recorded only in Luke.
woman. Here representing the Holy Spirit.
ten. See the Structures of Luke 15:2 in the Luke book comments.
pieces of silver. Greek drachmas. Occurs only here, and in Luke 15:9. See App-51.
if she lose. An uncertain contingency. App-118.
not. Greek. ouchi. App-105.
candle. lamp. App-130.
diligently. A medical word. Used only here.
till. Same as "until" in Luke 15:4.