LUKE 2:3

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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“And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.”

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Luke 2:3 Translation & Meaning

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KJV Verse Original Greek Meaning/ Definition
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And καὶ And, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words And
all πάντες All, any, every, the whole all
went ἐπορεύοντο To traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.) went
to be taxed, ἀπογράφεσθαι To write off (a copy or list), i.e., enrol taxed
every one ἕκαστος Each or every every one
into εἰς To or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases into
his own ἰδίαν Pertaining to self, i.e., one's own; by implication, private or separate own
city. πόλιν A town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size) city

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  • 1  And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

  • 2  (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

  • 3  And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

  • 4  And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

  • 5  To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.




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