John 2:14
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:”
περιστερά
Dove. Peristera. The Spirit descended on Him like a dove. The dove represents gentleness peace and the presence of God. The Holy Spirit rests on those who cultivate these qualities.
εὑρίσκω
Found
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εὑρίσκω
To find, to discover, to obtain. Heurisko. Seek and you will find. The finding is guaranteed for those who seek. God is findable because He wants to be found.
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ἱερόν
temple
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ἱερόν
a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas G3485 (ναός) denotes the central sanctuary itself) of the Temple (at Jerusalem or elsewhere)
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πρόβατον
sheep
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πρόβατον
something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively)
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κάθημαι
sitting,
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κάθημαι
and (to sit; akin to the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος)); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
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βοῦς
Oxen
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βοῦς
an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef")
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πωλέω
Sold
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πωλέω
to barter (as a pedlar), i.e. to sell
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κερματιστής
money changers
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κερματιστής
a handler of coins, i.e. money-broker
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