Greek · G2778 · unreviewed

κῆνσος

Tax

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κῆνσος G2778
Pronunciation kēnsos

What does κῆνσος (kēnsos) mean in the Bible?

κῆνσος (kēnsos) is a Greek word meaning "tax". κῆνσος, -ου, ὁ (Lat.

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Meaning

tax
Extended definition

A poll-tax levied per person, distinct from other taxation methods; represents Roman imperial tribute.

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).

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Genitive · Singular · Masculine Matt 22:19
Accusative · Singular · Masculine Matt 17:25 · Matt 22:17 · Mark 12:14
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

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