Strongs Number: G2778
- Greek Word
- κῆνσος
- Transliteration
- kēnsos
- Phonetic
- kane'-sos
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
properly an enrolment (
census
) that is (by implication) a tax - Thayers Definition
-
1. census (among the Romans, denoting a register and valuation of property in accordance with which taxes were paid), in the NT the tax or tribute levied on individuals and to be paid yearly. (our capitation or poll tax)
2. the coin with which the tax is paid, tribute money
- Origin
- Of Latin origin
- Bible Usage
- tribute.