Changer
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Changer in the Bible?
A banker or other person who changes money at a fixed rate, specifically mentioned in John 2:15 as being present in the temple.
SIGNIFICANCE
The presence of money-changers in the temple highlights the commercialization and profanity that Jesus saw as a problem.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Changer. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Changer in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Changer clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
John 2:15
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Changer." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/changer/