Kēnsos κῆνσος
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| κῆνσος | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | kēnsos |
| Strong's number | G2778 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | masculine noun |
| Gloss | tax |
| Occurrences | 4 in 4 verses |
| Most frequent in | Matthew (3) |
Kēnsos (Greek κῆνσος, Strong's G2778) is a Greek masculine noun meaning “tax”. It occurs 4 times in 4 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
κῆνσος, -ου, ὁ (Lat. census),
a poll-tax: Mat.17:25 22:17, Mrk.12:14 (WH, mg., ἐπικεφάλαιον); τ. νόμισμα τοῦ κ., Mat.22:19 (see MM, Exp., xv).†
(AS)
a poll-tax: Mat.17:25 22:17, Mrk.12:14 (WH, mg., ἐπικεφάλαιον); τ. νόμισμα τοῦ κ., Mat.22:19 (see MM, Exp., xv).†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | tribute (4) |
|---|---|
| BSB | taxes (3), tax (1) |
Topics
Verses
Every verse with Kēnsos, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Matthew
- Matthew 17:25He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?“Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?”
- Matthew 22:17Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not?So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
- Matthew 22:19Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius.
Mark
- Mark 12:14And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not?“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).