Strong’s G5057
τελώνης
Part of speech
Noun, Masculine
Transliteration
telónés
Pronunciation
te-lo'-nace
Definition
Tax collector, publican
Meaning
a publican, collector of taxes.
Usage
The term "telónés" refers to a tax collector or publican in the context of the New Testament. These individuals were responsible for collecting taxes on behalf of the Roman government. In the Gospels, tax collectors are often depicted as sinners and outcasts due to their association with the Roman authorities and their reputation for extortion and dishonesty.
Bible references
Matthew 5:46;Matthew 9:10;Matthew 9:11;Matthew 10:3;Matthew 11:19;Matthew 18:17;Matthew 21:31;Matthew 21:32;Mark 2:15;Mark 2:16;Mark 2:16;Luke 3:12;Luke 5:27;Luke 5:29;Luke 5:30;Luke 7:29;Luke 7:34;Luke 15:1;Luke 18:10;Luke 18:11;Luke 18:13