Collybist

/ˈkɒlɪbɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who dealt in small coins or engaged in money-changing, especially in ancient times.

Etymology

From Greek 'kollybos' (small coin) plus the suffix '-ist' indicating a person who practices something. The term comes from the financial practices of ancient Mediterranean traders and money changers.

Kelly Says

Jesus famously drove the collybists (money changers) out of the temple—they weren't dishonest necessarily, but they were seen as exploiting pilgrims by exchanging their money at unfavorable rates!

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