τελωνῶν
telṓnēs
tax collectors
A person who collects taxes or customs duties, particularly those levied on behalf of a ruling authority or occupying power. The term most commonly refers to an agent responsible for assessing and collecting tolls, tariffs, or tribute, frequently acting as an intermediary between the authorities (such as the Roman government) and local populations. In various contexts, the position could encompass both the chief franchise-holder who leased the rights to collect taxes as well as subordinate employees serving at tax stations or checkpoints. The term carries nuanced connotations of fiscal authority, legal prerogative, and—especially in certain contexts—social opprobrium due to widespread perceptions of collaboration or extortion.
Luke 5:30 · Word #18
Lexicon G5057
| Lemma | τελώνης |
| Transliteration | telṓnēs |
| Strong's | G5057 |
| Definition | A person who collects taxes or customs duties, particularly those levied on behalf of a ruling authority or occupying power. The term most commonly refers to an agent responsible for assessing and collecting tolls, tariffs, or tribute, frequently acting as an intermediary between the authorities (such as the Roman government) and local populations. In various contexts, the position could encompass both the chief franchise-holder who leased the rights to collect taxes as well as subordinate employees serving at tax stations or checkpoints. The term carries nuanced connotations of fiscal authority, legal prerogative, and—especially in certain contexts—social opprobrium due to widespread perceptions of collaboration or extortion. |
Morphology N GEN M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | tax collectors |
| Literal | tax-collectors |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | τελώνης |
| Strong's | G5057 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5057-04
of tax collectors
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, genitive plural (Gr,N,,,,,GMP): denotes multiple male persons in a genitive relationship. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive masculine plural form denotes possession or association and is rendered "of tax collectors." "Tax collectors" reflects the core sense of agents who assess and collect levies on behalf of a governing authority. |
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