Strong's H4371 · Hebrew
מֶכֶס
mekeç · /meh'-kes/
Definition
an assessment (as based upon a census)
KJV: tribute.
Root / derivation: probably from an unused root meaning to enumerate;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מֶכֶס across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Numbers6 verses
And levy a tribute unto the LORD of the men of war which went out to battle: one soul of five hundred, both of the persons, and of the beeves, and of the asses, and of the sheep:
Numbers 31:37And the LORD'S tribute of the sheep was six hundred and threescore and fifteen.
Numbers 31:38And the beeves were thirty and six thousand; of which the LORD'S tribute was threescore and twelve.
Numbers 31:39And the asses were thirty thousand and five hundred; of which the LORD'S tribute was threescore and one.
Numbers 31:40And the persons were sixteen thousand; of which the LORD'S tribute was thirty and two persons.
Numbers 31:41And Moses gave the tribute, which was the LORD'S heave offering, unto Eleazar the priest, as the LORD commanded Moses.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4371 (mekeç) mean?
an assessment (as based upon a census)
How many times does H4371 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4371 (מֶכֶס) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “tribute.”
How is mekeç translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4371 is rendered as “tribute” (6×).
Where does the Hebrew word מֶכֶס come from?
probably from an unused root meaning to enumerate;