![]() It is possible that somehow the phrase “rich as Croesus” morphed into “More Money Than God.” King Croesus was extraordinarily rich, therefore, the saying “rich as Croesus” started spreading across the known world after the time of Croesus’ death. He ruled in Western Asia Minor in Lydia, and it is believed that the Lydians during this time were the first people to mint coins as monetary money (Ibid.). In the sixth century, there was a saying, “rich as Croesus.” Croesus was the richest man in the known world during his rule from 540-546 BC. ![]() The exact origin of the idiom “More Money Than God” is not known. Having “More Money Than God” is an idiom that means, “To be extremely rich to enjoy the benefits or luxuries of great wealth.” In other words, if someone says to you, “You have more money than God,” it means you are extremely wealthy. It is an old idiom that has been passed down through many generations. ![]() The saying of having “More Money Than God” is not found in the Bible. ![]()
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