κῆνσοςkēnsos
properly, an enrollment ("census"), i.e. (by implication) a tax
Greek (New Testament) · G2778
Meanings
a poll-tax: Matthew 17:25, Matthew 22:17, Mark 12:14; τ. νόμισμα τοῦ κ., Matthew 22:19.
Synonyms
: τέλος (see that word), φόρος.
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 17:25 “Yes, he does,” Peter replied. Then he went into the house. But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Peter? Do kings tax their own people or the people they have conquered?”
- Matthew 22:17 Now tell us what you think about this: Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
- Matthew 22:19 Here, show me the coin used for the tax.” When they handed him a Roman coin,
- Mark 12:14 “Teacher,” they said, “we know how honest you are. You are impartial and don’t play favorites. You teach the way of God truthfully. Now tell us—is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.