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κερματιστής
kermatistēs
G2773
G:N-M Greek

moneychanger

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kermatistes denotes people found sitting among the sellers in the temple.

The attested use identifies a group seated in the temple setting alongside sellers of animals and doves.

Senses in use

  1. People seated among temple sellers · dominant

    In John 2:14, the accusative plural form occurs as part of those found in the temple, alongside sellers of oxen, sheep, and doves. The APB renders the clause "and the moneychangers sitting," confirming their presence as a seated group in that setting.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In John 2:14, the APB presents the group as "the moneychangers sitting." The clause rather than an isolated English word supplies the contextual confirmation.

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