Greek Word Study
The meaning of “τελώνιον”
Understanding telṓnion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of a presumed derivative of τελώνης receipt of custom. - a tax-gatherer's place of business
G5058
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
τελώνιον
Phonetictel-o'-nee-on
Transliterationtelṓnion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of a presumed derivative of τελώνης receipt of custom. - a tax-gatherer's place of business
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 9:9 | “And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.” Word: τελώνιον (telṓnion) | |
| Mark 2:14 | “And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alpheus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.” Word: τελώνιον (telṓnion) | |
| Luke 5:27 | “And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.” Word: τελώνιον (telṓnion) |