The meaning of “φόρος”
Understanding phóros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
tribute. - a load (as borne), i.e. (figuratively) a tax (properly, an individual assessment on persons or property - whe...
φόρος
tribute. - a load (as borne), i.e. (figuratively) a tax (properly, an individual assessment on persons or property - whereas τέλος is usually a general toll on goods or travel)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 20:22 | “Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cesar, or no?” Word: φόρος (phóros) | |
| Luke 23:2 | “And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.” Word: φόρος (phóros) | |
| Romans 13:6 | “For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.” Word: φόρος (phóros) | |
| Romans 13:7 | “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.” Word: φόρος (phóros) |