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it came to pass in those days. The seventh and last occurrence of this ominous phrase. See note on Gen_14:1.
it came to pass. A Hebraism, frequent in Luke. Compare Luk_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 Act_11:28.
taxed = enrolled, or registered.