tribute, contribution
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Definition
The term “tribute” refers to a gift from one ruler to another ruler, for the purpose of protection and for good relations between their nations. A tribute can also be a payment that a ruler or government requires from the people, such as a toll or tax.
- In Bible times, traveling kings or rulers sometimes paid a tribute to the king of the region they were traveling through to make sure they would be protected and safe.
- Often the tribute would include things besides money, such as foods, spices, rich clothing, and expensive metals such as gold.
Translation Suggestions
- Depending on the context, “tribute” could be translated as “official gifts” or “special tax” or “required payment.”
(See also: gold, king, ruler, tax)
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In other dictionaries
Read “Contribution” in the 11 dictionaries- ContributionEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- TaxationEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- TaxingEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- TributeEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
- ContributionInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- Tax; TaxingInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- TributeInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
- TaxingSmith’s Bible Dictionary
- TributeSmith’s Bible Dictionary
- tax, tribute, taxation, taxpayer, tax collectorTranslation Words
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