φόρος
phorosNoun (Masculine)G5411
tax
From: from G5342 (φέρω);
Short Definition
a load (as borne), i.e. (figuratively) a tax (properly, an individual assessment on persons or property; whereas G5056 (τέλος) is usually a general toll on goods or travel)
Full Lexicon Entry
tribute paid by a subject nation : φ. *δοῦναι *; ἀποδοῦναι; τελεῖν, (Hdt.).
Synonyms
κῆνσος, *τέλος *(which see)
LXX Usage: chiefly for מַס, also for מִדָּה, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
4 timesAppears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
2
Romans
2
Key Passages
- Luke 20:22
- Luke 23:2
- Romans 13:6
- Romans 13:7
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