Strong’s G2855

κολλυβιστής

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

kollubistes

Pronunciation

kol-loo-bees-TACE

Definition

Money changer

Meaning

a money-changer, who changed heathen into Jewish money, for payment into the Temple treasury.

Usage

The term "kollubistes" refers to a money changer or a person who exchanges currency. In the context of the New Testament, it specifically denotes those who conducted business in the temple courts, exchanging foreign currency for the temple shekel, which was required for the payment of the temple tax.

Bible references

Matthew 21:12;Mark 11:15;John 2:15