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.. 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. 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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