מֶכֶס

Strong’s Definition

an assessment (as based upon a census)

Etymology & Derivation

probably from an unused root meaning to enumerate;

KJV Usage

tribute.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.computation, proportion to be paid, tribute, tax

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: mekeç; Pronunciation: meh'-kes