Definition
φόρος, .-ου, ὁ
(φέρω), [in LXX chiefly for מַס, also for מִדָּה, etc. ;]
tribute paid by a subject nation (cf. 1Ma.10.33): φ. δοῦναι (1Ma.8.4 1Mac.8.7), Luke 20:22; 23:2; ἀποδοῦναι, Romans 13:7; τελεῖν, Romans 13:6 (Hdt., al.).
Synonyms: κῆνσος, τέλος (which see)
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as φόρος:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Luke 20:22φόρον · taxesIs it lawful for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
- Luke 23:2φόρους · payment of taxesAnd they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”
- Romans 13:6φόρους · taxesThis is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God’s servants, who devote themselves to their work.
- Romans 13:7φόρον · taxes [are due]; φόρον · taxesPay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.