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Treasury

Temple & Tabernacle • New Testament
The temple treasury referred to the collection chests in the court of the women, commonly called trumpets because of their shape. Worshipers placed required and voluntary offerings there.
Biblical Usage
Jesus observed people giving money into the treasury. The chests stood in the outer court of the women and received temple tribute, sacrifice payments, and freewill offerings.
Scripture References
Matthew 27:6 Mark 12:41 John 8:20 Luke 21:1