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taxing

Meaning of “taxing”

A public enrollment ordered by a ruler.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Luke 2:2

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Every verse containing “taxing”

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Luke 2:2
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 2:2 · retained source text

(And this taxing was first made whē Cyrenius was gouernor of Syria)

Acts 5:37
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.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 5:37 · retained source text

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 definitions

The act of enrolling or registering persons and property for assessment or tribute.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 741