φόροςphóros
a load (as borne), i.e. (figuratively) a tax (properly, an individual assessment on persons or property; whereas G5056 (τέλος) is usually a general toll on goods or travel)
Greek (New Testament) · G5411
Meanings
tribute paid by a subject nation (cf. 1 Maccabees 10:33): φ. δοῦναι (1 Maccabees 8:4, 1 Maccabees 8:7), Luke 20:22, Luke 23:2; ἀποδοῦναι, Romans 13:7; τελεῖν, Romans 13:6.
Synonyms
κῆνσος, τέλος (see that word)
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- Luke 20:22 Now tell us—is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
- Luke 23:2 They began to state their case: “This man has been leading our people astray by telling them not to pay their taxes to the Roman government and by claiming he is the Messiah, a king.”
- Romans 13:6 Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.
- Romans 13:7 Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.