Strong’s G2855 · Greek
κολλυβιστής
kollybistḗs
Definition
probably akin to G2854 (κολλούριον)); a coin-dealer
Etymology
from a presumed derivative of (a small coin;
Where the KJV renders it
- (money-)changer
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