(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 2:2 · retained source text
(And this taxing was first made whē Cyrenius was gouernor of Syria)
KJV dictionary & concordance
A public enrollment ordered by a ruler.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Luke 2:2
Complete exact-word concordance
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
(And this taxing was first made whē Cyrenius was gouernor of Syria)
After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.
After this man rose vp Iudas of Galilee, in the dayes of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: hee also perished, and all, euen as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.
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Historical English dictionary sources
The act of enrolling or registering persons and property for assessment or tribute.