Original Word: φόρον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: phoron
Pronunciation: fo'-ron
Phonetic Spelling: (for'-on)
Definition: Tribute, tax
Meaning: (of Latin origin), Forum, Market, Market-Town.

forum, market

Of Latin origin; a forum or market-place; only in comparative with Appios; a station on the Appian road -- forum.

see GREEK Appios

Word Origin
of Latin origin, only in combination with Appiou, q.v.
NASB Translation
market (1).

STRONGS NT 5410: Φόρον

Φόρον, Φόρου, τό, Latinforum; see Ἀππιος.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φέρω (pherō), meaning "to bring" or "to carry."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of tribute or tax in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by terms such as מַס (mas, Strong's Hebrew 4522), which refers to a levy or forced labor, and מִכְסָה (mikseh, Strong's Hebrew 4371), which denotes a tax or assessment. These terms reflect similar ideas of obligatory payments to ruling authorities, paralleling the New Testament usage of φόρον.

Usage: The term φόρον is used in the New Testament to refer to a tax or tribute that is required to be paid to a ruling government or authority. It is often associated with the obligations of citizens to their governing bodies.

Context: The Greek term φόρον appears in the New Testament in contexts that discuss the civic responsibilities of individuals, particularly in relation to the payment of taxes. In the Roman Empire, taxes were a significant aspect of governance, and the payment of taxes was a duty expected of all subjects.

In the Berean Standard Bible, φόρον is notably used in Romans 13:6-7, where the Apostle Paul instructs believers to fulfill their obligations to governing authorities, including the payment of taxes: "This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God’s servants, who devote themselves to their work. Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due."

The use of φόρον in this passage underscores the principle that Christians are to live responsibly within society, respecting and supporting the structures of authority that God has established. The payment of taxes is seen as a practical expression of this respect and acknowledgment of governmental roles.

The concept of φόρον also reflects the broader biblical theme of stewardship and the believer's duty to contribute to the common good. While the New Testament emphasizes spiritual freedom, it also affirms the importance of fulfilling earthly responsibilities, including financial obligations to the state.

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