Strong’s G5411

φόρος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

phoros

Pronunciation

fo'-ros

Definition

Tribute, tax

Meaning

a tax, tribute, especially on persons.

Usage

The term "phoros" refers to a tax or tribute that is levied by a governing authority. In the New Testament context, it often denotes the financial obligations imposed by the Roman government on its subjects. The word is used to describe the taxes that citizens and subjects were required to pay to their rulers.

Bible references

Luke 20:22;Luke 23:2;Romans 13:6;Romans 13:7;Romans 13:7