Strong's Lexicon kermatistés: Money changer Original Word: κερματιστής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word κέρμα (kérma), meaning "a small coin" or "change." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kermatistés," the concept of money changing is related to the Hebrew practice of handling weights and measures, as seen in passages like Proverbs 11:1, which speaks against dishonest scales. Usage: The term "kermatistés" refers to a money changer, an individual who exchanges currency, often for a fee. In the context of the New Testament, it specifically denotes those who were involved in the business of exchanging foreign coins for the temple currency in Jerusalem. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jerusalem, the temple tax and offerings had to be paid in a specific currency, typically the Tyrian shekel, which was considered acceptable for religious purposes. Money changers set up their tables in the temple courts to facilitate this exchange, often charging a premium. This practice was necessary due to the diverse currencies brought by pilgrims from different regions. However, it also became a source of exploitation and corruption, as money changers could manipulate exchange rates to their advantage. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a derivation of kerma Definition a moneychanger NASB Translation money changers (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2773: κερματιστήςκερματιστής, κερματιστου ὁ (κερματίζω) (to cut into 'small pieces, to make small change)), a money-changer; money-broker: John 2:14. In the court of the Gentiles ((see ἱερόν, and Edersheim, Jesus the Messiah, i. 244f)) in the temple at Jerusalem were the seats of those who sold such animals for sacrifice as had been selected, examined, and approved, together with incense, oil, and other things needed in making offerings and in worship; and the magnitude of this traffic had introduced the banker's or broker's business; (cf. BB. DD. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance changer of money. From a derivative of kerma; a handler of coins, i.e. Money-broker -- changer of money. see GREEK kerma Forms and Transliterations κερματιστας κερματιστάς κερματιστὰς kermatistas kermatistàsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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