TBESG · G2778
κῆνσος · kēnsos · tax
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)
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kēnsos G2778
κῆνσος (kēnsos) means “tax” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
κῆνσος Greek · G2778 4 tagged occurrences in 4 verses
Pronunciation guide: kane'-sos Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
Lexicon entries
Dodson Greek Lexicon
a poll-tax.
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How translators render G2778
Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| taxes | 3 |
| the tax | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| tribute | 3 |
| the tribute | 1 |
Verses containing G2778
Page 1 of 1. 4 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
- Matthew 17:25
· BSB · 1 occurrence
“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?”
Read word by word - Matthew 22:17
· BSB · 1 occurrence
So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
Read word by word - Matthew 22:19
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Show Me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought Him a denarius.
Read word by word - Mark 12:14
· BSB · 1 occurrence
“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?”
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