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 times

Appears 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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