Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2855

Strong's G2855 · Greek

κολλυβιστής

kollybistḗs

Number
G2855
Language
Greek
Original word
κολλυβιστής
Transliteration
kollybistḗs
KJV occurrences
3 verses

Definition

probably akin to G2854 (κολλούριον)); a coin-dealer

KJV: (money-)changer

Root / derivation: from a presumed derivative of (a small coin;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κολλυβιστής across 3 verses.

moneychangers2×
changers'1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2855 (kollybistḗs) mean?

probably akin to G2854 (κολλούριον)); a coin-dealer

How many times does G2855 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2855 (κολλυβιστής) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “moneychangers.”

How is kollybistḗs translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2855 is rendered as “moneychangers” (2×), “changers'” (1×).

Where does the Greek word κολλυβιστής come from?

from a presumed derivative of (a small coin;