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tribute

Meaning of “tribute”

1. A tax, payment, or imposed due rendered to a ruler or governing power. 2. Labour or service imposed on a subject people. 3. A portion or offering rendered to the Lord.

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37 occurrences35 verses17 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 49:15

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Ezra 4:20
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ezra 4:20 · retained source text

There haue bene mighty Kings also ouer Ierusalem, which haue ruled ouer all countreys beyond the Riuer, and tolle, tribute, and custome, was payd vnto them.

Ezra 6:8
Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expences be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ezra 6:8 · retained source text

Moreouer I make a decree, what ye shall doe to the Elders of these Iewes, for the building of this house of God: that of the kings goods, euen of the tribute beyond the riuer, forthwith expences be giuen vnto these men, that they be not hindered.

1611 marginal noteChalde, by me a decree is made.

1611 marginal noteChalde, made to cease.

Ezra 7:24
Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ezra 7:24 · retained source text

Also we certifie you, that touching any of the priests, and Leuites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawfull to impose tolle, tribute, or custome vpon them.

Nehemiah 5:4
There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king’s tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Nehemiah 5:4 · retained source text

There were also that said, Wee haue borrowed money for the kings tribute, and that vpon our lands and vineyards.

Esther 10:1
AND the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Esther 10:1 · retained source text

¶ And the king Ahasuerus layde a tribute vpon the land, and vpon the Isles of the sea.

Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 12:24 · retained source text

The hand of the diligent shall beare rule: but the slouthfull shall bee vnder tribute.

1611 marginal noteOr, deceitfull.

1611 marginal noteCha.10.4.

Matthew 17:24
¶ And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 17:24 · retained source text

¶ And when they were come to Capernaum, they that receiued tribute money, came to Peter, and said, Doeth not your master pay tribute?

1611 marginal noteCalled in the originall Dadrachma, being in valew fifteene pence.

Matthew 17:25
He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 17:25 · retained source text

Hee saith, Yes. And when hee was come into the house, Iesus preuented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom doe the kings of the earth take custome or tribute? of their owne children, or of strangers?

Matthew 22:19
Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 22:19 · retained source text

Shew me the tribute money. And they brought vnto him a peny.

1611 marginal noteIn value seven pence halfe peny, chap. 20.2.

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