Lexicon architelónés: Chief tax collector Original Word: ἀρχιτελώνης 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 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.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from ἀρχι- (archi-, meaning "chief" or "principal") and τελώνης (telōnēs, meaning "tax collector").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀρχιτελώνης, as the concept of a "chief tax collector" is specific to the Roman administrative system. However, the general term for "tax collector" in Hebrew contexts might be related to the role of a "publican" or "tribute collector," which can be associated with terms like מוֹכֵס (mokhes) in later Jewish writings. Usage: The term ἀρχιτελώνης is used in the New Testament to describe a person who held a position of authority over other tax collectors, often overseeing tax collection in a specific region. This role was typically associated with wealth and social stigma due to the nature of tax collection practices in the Roman Empire. Context: The term ἀρχιτελώνης appears in the New Testament in the context of the Roman taxation system, which was often viewed negatively by the Jewish population. Tax collectors were seen as collaborators with the Roman occupiers and were often accused of extortion and corruption. The role of an ἀρχιτελώνης, or chief tax collector, was even more significant, as it involved oversight and management of other tax collectors, making them a prominent figure in the local administration of taxes. 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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