Greek Word Study
The meaning of “τελώνης”
Understanding telṓnēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
publican. - a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
G5057
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
τελώνης
Phonetictel-o'-nace
Transliterationtelṓnēs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
publican. - a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
21 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:3 | “Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus;” Word: τελώνης (telṓnēs) | |
| Mark 2:16 | “And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?” Word: τελώνης (telṓnēs) | |
| Luke 7:34 | “The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners!” Word: τελώνης (telṓnēs) |