Bible dictionary for children
Stater
A stater was an ancient coin.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A stater was an ancient coin. In Matthew it appears in the account about payment of the temple tax.
Talk about it
Why does the story mention that one coin covers two people?
An example from the Bible
Jesus tells Peter about a coin that will cover the tax for them both. The account distinguishes the coin from the smaller individual tax amount.
Read Matthew 17:27 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Matthew 17:27
But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you.”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
