Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
at the receipt of custom
English answer:
collecting tax monies and receiving them
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Veronika McLaren
Apr 10, 2012 13:43
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English term
at the receipt of custom
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wrinkle-browed
These old gentlemen--seated, like Matthew at the
receipt of custom, but not very liable to be summoned thence,
like him, for apostolic errands--were Custom-House officers.
Thank you!
receipt of custom, but not very liable to be summoned thence,
like him, for apostolic errands--were Custom-House officers.
Thank you!
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collecting tax monies and receiving them
The apostle Matthew was a tax collector for the Romans.
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Note added at 18 mins (2012-04-10 14:02:05 GMT)
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And as he passed by He saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him,
"Follow Me".
Levi = Jewish, Matthew + Greek name of the apostle
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Note added at 24 mins (2012-04-10 14:08:03 GMT)
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Summoned, I would think, referring to being called upon to become a disciple of Jesus.
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Note added at 18 mins (2012-04-10 14:02:05 GMT)
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And as he passed by He saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him,
"Follow Me".
Levi = Jewish, Matthew + Greek name of the apostle
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Note added at 24 mins (2012-04-10 14:08:03 GMT)
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Summoned, I would think, referring to being called upon to become a disciple of Jesus.
Note from asker:
| But "custom" is used in plural nowadays, right? |
Peer comment(s):
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Colin Rowe
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Thank you, Colin!
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katsy
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Thank you, katsy!
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Phong Le
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Thank you, Phong Le!
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The place where taxes/duties were collected
A customs house, usually at a border, port or city gate.
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