Greek Word Study
τελώνης
telṓnēs
G5057
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G5057
KJV Translations
publican
Derivation / Root
from G5056 (τέλος) and G5608 (ὠνέομαι);
Definition of telṓnēs
τελώνης (telṓnēs) — a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
Word Origin
This word comes from G5056 (τέλος) and G5608 (ὠνέομαι); See the root words: G5056 (τέλος), G5608 (ὠνέομαι).
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from τελώνης.
τέλος
télos
G5056
properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)
ὠνέομαι
ōnéomai
G5608
to purchase (synonymous with the earlier G4092 (πίμπρημι))
ἀρχιτελώνης
architelṓnēs
G754
a principle tax-gatherer
τελώνιον
telṓnion
G5058
a tax-gatherer's place of business
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