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Yes. Showing that the Lord did pay. Compare Mat_17:27.
prevented = anticipated: i.e. spoke first, or forestalled. Greek. prophthano. Occurs only here.
of = from. Greek. apo, as in Mat_17:9, not in verses: Mat_17:17, Mat_17:12, Mat_17:13.
earth. Greek. ge App-129.
custom = toll, or duty.
tribute = tax. Greek. kensos, from Latin. census, which = registration, which involved taxation.
children = sons. App-108. Not the same as Mat_17:18.
strangers = those of other families: i.e. not their own sons. Not foreigners. Greek. allotrios. App-124.