equal, estimation, (things that are set in) order, price, proportion, X set at, suit, taxation, X valuest
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Jehoiakim taxed the land in order to be able to pay the demands of Pharaoh, king of Egypt (2 Kings 23:35). Seleucus IV Philopator became “a raiser of taxes,” about B.C. 181, to pay the demands of the Romans (Dan. 11:20). In Luke 2:1-5 the “taxing” mentioned is believed to have been, not for the assessment of property, but for the registration of persons. See CYRENIUS. Though ordered by the Roman emperor, it appears that the Jews were allowed to carry out the census as to city and lineage in their own way. In Acts 5:37 the same term is employed, but the enrollment in this case may have included the taking an account of their property (as stated by Josephus) which led to Judas heading a revolt. See PUBLICANS.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 6186; a pile, equipment, estimate
KJV Usage:
equal, estimation, (things that are set in) order, price, proportion, X set at, suit, taxation, X valuest