Money changers were people who exchanged one currency for another in order to facilitate trade. In biblical times, money changers were prevalent and played a crucial role in the economy of the ancient world. The use of money allowed for easier and more efficient transactions between merchants and traders, but it also created opportunities for corruption and exploitation. The Bible contains several references to money changers, some of which portray them in a negative light. In this post, we will explore the role of money changers in the Bible and its significance.
In Jesus’ famous cleansing of the temple in Matthew 21:12, he overturned the tables of the money changers and said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer, but you make it a den of robbers.”Money changers were referred to in the Bible as those who exchanged one currency for another, but often with the intention of making a profit from the exchange rate. They were usually found in the temple, exchanging Roman money for Jewish coins. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is described as overturning the tables of the money changers in the temple, accusing them of turning a sacred place into a “den of robbers.” The act was seen as a statement against the commercialization of religion and the exploitation of those seeking to worship. The incident caused a great stir and led to Jesus being challenged by the religious authorities.
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