Verse 1
it came to pass in those days. The seventh and last occurrence of this ominous phrase. See note on Genesis 14:1 .
it came to pass. A Hebraism, frequent in Luke. Compare Luke 1:8 .
in. Greek. en. App-104 .
a decree = an edict, from. Greek. para. App-104 .
all . Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the whole) for a part of the whole; i.e. the Roman Empire.
world. Greek. oikoumene. See App-129 . Compare Acts 11:28 .
taxed = enrolled, or registered.
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