Lexicon kermatistés: Money changer Original Word: κερματιστής 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 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 Topical Lexicon 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 κερματιστής, the concept of money changing and commerce in the Temple can be related to Hebrew terms associated with trade and currency, such as כֶּסֶף (kesef, Strong's Hebrew 3701), meaning "silver" or "money," and שָׁקַל (shaqal, Strong's Hebrew 8254), meaning "to weigh" or "to pay." These terms reflect the broader economic activities related to currency and trade in the biblical context. Usage: The term κερματιστής is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who were involved in the business of exchanging money, particularly in the context of the Temple in Jerusalem. This practice was necessary for pilgrims who came from different regions and needed to exchange their foreign currency for the local currency to pay the Temple tax or purchase sacrificial animals. Context: The term κερματιστής appears in the New Testament in the context of Jesus' cleansing of the Temple. In John 2:14-15 (BSB), it is written: "In the temple courts He found men selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers seated at their tables. So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables." This passage highlights the presence of money changers in the Temple, who were essential for facilitating the exchange of currency for those coming to worship. However, their practices were often criticized for being exploitative, charging high fees and taking advantage of the pilgrims' needs. Jesus' actions in the Temple were a direct challenge to the corruption and commercialization of religious practices, emphasizing the need for purity and sincerity in worship. 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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