Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
tax
Usage: κῆνσος, -ου, ὁ (Lat. census), a poll-tax: Mat.17:25 22:17, Mrk.12:14 (WH, mg., ἐπικεφάλαιον); τ. νόμισμα τοῦ κ., Mat.22:19 (see MM, Exp., xv).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2778
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
2
Strong's G2778 Quick Answer
Strong's G2778 κῆνσος (kensos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kensos (kayn`-sos) n. 1. (properly) an enrollment ("census") 2. (by implication) a tax It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include tribute. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- kensos (kayn`-sos) n. 1. (properly) an enrollment ("census") 2. (by implication) a tax
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- tribute
Meaning and Definition
kensos (kayn`-sos) n. 1. (properly) an enrollment ("census") 2. (by implication) a tax [of Latin origin] KJV: tribute
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2778. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2778 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kensos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
tribute
Matthew 17:25
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How Strong's G2778 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.
Strong's G2778 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G2778 in the New Testament
4 indexed usages in New Testament.
He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2778.
He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2778, grouped by book.
Matthew 3 usages, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2778 FAQ
What does kensos (κῆνσος) mean?
Kensos (Strong's G2778) is a Greek word most simply glossed "tribute". kensos (kayn`-sos) n. 1. (properly) an enrollment ("census") 2. (by implication) a tax
How many times is kensos (κῆνσος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G2778 across 2 books.
Where can I study kensos (κῆνσος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2778 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate kensos (κῆνσος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as tribute. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.