ΚΗΝΣΟΝ, κηνσον
KĒNSON, kēnson
Sounds Like: KAYN-son
Translations: tax, a tax, tribute, a tribute
From the root: ΚΗΝΣΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a tax or tribute, specifically a poll-tax or head-tax, which was a common form of taxation in the Roman Empire. It was often levied on individuals and could be a source of contention. It is used in sentences to refer to the payment due to a governing authority.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2778 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
From the same root
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