Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2778
κῆνσος
kēnsos · “tax”
Used 4 times across 2 books
Definition
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).†
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).†
Where it appears
Matthew3
Mark1
In the text
Matthew 17:25He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?Matthew 22:17Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not?Matthew 22:19Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.Mark 12:14And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not?
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