Strongs Number: H4371
- Hebrew Word
- מֶכֶס
- Transliteration
- mekeç
- Phonetic
- meh'-kes
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
an assessment (as based upon a census)
- BDB Definition
-
1. computation, proportion to be paid, tribute, tax
- Origin
- Probably from an unused root meaning to enumerate
- Bible Usage
- tribute.