Lexicon
κέρμα
kerma
G2772
G:N-N Greek

coin

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Kerma refers to the pieces of money poured out during the clearing of the temple.

The attested use denotes pieces of money that are poured out as the moneychangers' tables are overturned in John 2:15.

Senses in use

  1. Pieces of money poured out · dominant

    In John 2:15, the accusative plural neuter form occurs in the clause describing what is poured out while the moneychangers' tables are overturned; the APB renders the clause, "he poured out the coins of the moneychangers."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In John 2:15, the APB presents the term within "he poured out the coins of the moneychangers,".

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