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τελώνιον G5058

G5058 is the Greek word τελώνιον, transliterated telṓnion. The King James Version most often renders it receipt of custom.

Word: τελώνιονTransliteration: telṓnionLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a tax-gatherer's place of business.

Where it comes from

neuter of a presumed derivative of G5057 (τελώνης).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

receipt of custom 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: receipt of custom.

Verses using τελώνιον

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 9:9 · KJV

And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.

Mark 2:14 · KJV

And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

Luke 5:27 · KJV

And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5058 mean?

G5058 is the Greek word τελώνιον (telṓnion), meaning a tax-gatherer's place of business.

How is G5058 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it receipt of custom (3 times).

How many times does G5058 appear in the Bible?

τελώνιον (telṓnion) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5058 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a presumed derivative of G5057 (τελώνης).

Nearby entries

G5055 · τελέω — to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude…G5056 · τέλος — properly, the point aimed at as a limit…G5057 · τελώνης — a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue G5059 · τέρας — a prodigy or omen G5060 · Τέρτιος — third; Tertius, a Christian G5061 · Τέρτυλλος — Tertullus, a Roman

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