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בְּלוֹ H1093
H1093 is the Hebrew word בְּלוֹ, transliterated bᵉlôw and said bel-o'. The King James Version most often renders it tribute.
What it means
excise (on articles consumed).
Where it comes from
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H1086 (בָּלָה).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: tribute.
Verses using בְּלוֹ
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Ezra 4:13 · KJV
Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.
Ezra 4:20 · KJV
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.
Ezra 7:24 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1093 mean?
H1093 is the Hebrew word בְּלוֹ (bᵉlôw), meaning excise (on articles consumed).
How is H1093 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it tribute (3 times).
How many times does H1093 appear in the Bible?
בְּלוֹ (bᵉlôw) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1093 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H1086 (בָּלָה).
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