Strong's Lexicon phoros: Tribute, tax Original Word: φόρος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb "phero" (φέρω), meaning "to bring" or "to carry." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "phoros," the concept of tribute or tax can be related to Hebrew terms such as מַס (mas), which refers to forced labor or tribute (e.g., 1 Kings 4:6). Usage: The term "phoros" refers to a tax or tribute that is levied by a governing authority. In the New Testament context, it often denotes the financial obligations imposed by the Roman government on its subjects. The word is used to describe the taxes that citizens and subjects were required to pay to their rulers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, paying taxes was a common duty of citizens and subjects. The Roman Empire, which ruled over Judea during the time of the New Testament, imposed various taxes on its provinces to fund its military and administrative expenses. These taxes were often a source of tension and resentment among the Jewish people, who viewed them as a symbol of foreign oppression. The payment of taxes was a practical necessity for maintaining the infrastructure and governance of the vast Roman Empire. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pheró Definition tribute NASB Translation tax (2), taxes (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5411: φόροςφόρος, φόρου, ὁ (from φέρω, hence, properly, ὁ φέρεται; cf. φόβος), from Herodotus down, the Sept. for מַס and (2 Esdr. 4:20 2Esdr. 6:8; Nehemiah 5:4) for מִדָּה, tribute, especially the annual tax levied upon houses, lands, and persons (cf. Thomas Magister, Ritschl edition, p. 387, 13; Grotius as quoted in Trench, § 107:7; see τέλος, 2): φόρον, φόρους διδόναι, Καίσαρι, Luke 20:22; Luke 23:2 (1 Macc. 8:4, 7); ἀποδιδόναι, Romans 13:7; τέλειν, Romans 13:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tribute. From phero; a load (as borne), i.e. (figuratively) a tax (properly, an individual assessment on persons or property; whereas telos is usually a general toll on goods or travel) -- tribute. see GREEK phero see GREEK telos Forms and Transliterations φόροι φορον φόρον φόρος φορόυ φόρου φορους φόρους φόρων phoron phóron phorous phórousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 20:22 N-AMSGRK: ἡμᾶς Καίσαρι φόρον δοῦναι ἢ NAS: for us to pay taxes to Caesar, KJV: for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or INT: for us to Ceasar tribute to give or Luke 23:2 N-AMP Romans 13:6 N-AMP Romans 13:7 N-AMS Romans 13:7 N-AMS Strong's Greek 5411 |
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