Strong’s G2773

κερματιστής

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

kermatistés

Pronunciation

ker-mat-is-TAYS

Definition

Money changer

Meaning

properly: a changer of large into smaller coins, a money-changer.

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.

Bible references

John 2:14