Strong's Lexicon architelónés: Chief tax collector Original Word: ἀρχιτελώνης Word Origin: From ἀρχι- (archi-, meaning "chief" or "principal") and τελώνης (telónés, meaning "tax collector") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "architelónés," the concept of tax collection is present in the Old Testament, with terms like "מַס" (mas, H4522) referring to forced labor or tribute, and "גַּבָּי" (gabbay, H1372) meaning collector or treasurer. Usage: The term "architelónés" refers to a person who held a position of authority over other tax collectors. In the context of the New Testament, it denotes a high-ranking official within the Roman tax system, responsible for collecting taxes and often overseeing a district or region. The role was typically associated with wealth and social stigma due to the common perception of tax collectors as corrupt and exploitative. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Roman Empire, tax collectors were often Jews who worked for the Roman authorities, collecting taxes from their fellow Jews. This role was despised by the Jewish population, as tax collectors were seen as collaborators with the occupying Roman forces and were often accused of extortion. The position of "architelónés" would have been even more controversial, as it implied a higher level of involvement and authority in the tax system. Despite their wealth, chief tax collectors were socially ostracized and considered sinners by the Jewish community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom archó and telónés Definition a chief tax collector NASB Translation chief tax collector (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 754: ἀρχιτελώνηςἀρχιτελώνης, ἀρχιτελωνου, ὁ, a chief of the tax-collectors, chief publican: Luke 19:2. (See τελώνης.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chief among the publicans. From arche and telones; a principle tax-gatherer -- chief among the publicans. see GREEK arche see GREEK telones Forms and Transliterations αρχιτελωνης αρχιτελώνης ἀρχιτελώνης architelones architelōnēs architelṓnes architelṓnēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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