Definition and Context
Revenue, in a biblical context, refers to the income generated by individuals, families, or nations through various means such as trade, agriculture, taxation, and other economic activities. In ancient times, revenue was crucial for sustaining households, supporting religious institutions, and maintaining the governance and defense of nations.

Biblical References
The concept of revenue is implicitly present throughout the Bible, often associated with wealth, prosperity, and the management of resources. While the term "revenue" itself may not frequently appear in English translations, the principles surrounding it are evident in various passages.

1. Agricultural Revenue: In an agrarian society, much of the revenue came from the produce of the land. Deuteronomy 8:7-9 describes the abundance of the Promised Land, highlighting the natural resources that would provide revenue for the Israelites: "For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land with streams and pools of water, with springs flowing in the valleys and hills; a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil and honey; a land where you will eat food without scarcity, in which you will lack nothing."

2. Trade and Commerce: Revenue from trade is exemplified in the account of Solomon, whose wealth was significantly increased through commerce. 1 Kings 10:14-15 states, "The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, not including the revenue from the merchants and traders, as well as from all the Arabian kings and governors of the land."

3. Taxation: Revenue through taxation is a recurring theme, especially in the context of governance. In the New Testament, Jesus addresses the issue of paying taxes to the governing authorities. In Matthew 22:21, He says, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s," indicating the legitimacy of governmental revenue through taxes.

4. Tithes and Offerings: The revenue of religious institutions was primarily derived from tithes and offerings. Malachi 3:10 emphasizes the importance of bringing tithes into the storehouse: "Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD of Hosts. "See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure."

Theological Implications
Revenue, as a form of wealth, is seen in the Bible as a blessing from God, but it also comes with responsibilities. Believers are encouraged to use their resources wisely, to support their families, to contribute to the needs of the community, and to honor God with their wealth. Proverbs 3:9-10 advises, "Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine."

Moral and Ethical Considerations
The Bible warns against the misuse of revenue and the pursuit of wealth for selfish gain. In 1 Timothy 6:10, Paul writes, "For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows." This highlights the potential moral pitfalls associated with revenue and wealth.

Conclusion
While revenue is necessary for sustaining life and fulfilling responsibilities, the Bible emphasizes the importance of integrity, generosity, and stewardship in its acquisition and use. Believers are called to view their revenue as a tool for serving God and others, rather than an end in itself.1. (n.) That which returns, or comes back, from an investment; the annual rents, profits, interest, or issues of any species of property, real or personal; income.

2. (n.) Hence, return; reward; as, a revenue of praise.

3. (n.) The annual yield of taxes, excise, customs, duties, rents, etc., which a nation, state, or municipality collects and receives into the treasury for public use.

REVENUE

rev'-e-nu:

(1) appethom, "revenue or income" (Ezra 4:13 the King James Version);

(2) tebhu'ah, "increase," "revenue" (Proverbs 8:19; Proverbs 15:6 Isaiah 23:3 Jeremiah 12:13); prosodos, "income" (2 Maccabees 3:3; 4:8 (the Revised Version (British and American) "fund"); 9:16).

5057. telones -- tax collector
... tax collector. From telos and oneomai; a tax-farmer, ie Collector of public revenue --
publican. see GREEK telos. see GREEK oneomai. (telonai) -- 8 Occurrences. ...
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3017. Leui -- Levi, the name of several Israelites
... of Jesus, (c) third son of Jacob, the patriarch, and founder of a tribe named after
him, (d) son of Alphaeus, and called Matthew, a revenue officer and one of ...
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8393. tebuah -- product, revenue
... 8392, 8393. tebuah. 8394 . product, revenue. Transliteration: tebuah
Phonetic Spelling: (teb-oo-aw') Short Definition: produce. ...
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674. appethom -- perhaps treasury
... 673, 674. appethom. 675 . perhaps treasury. Transliteration: appethom Phonetic
Spelling: (ap-pe-thome') Short Definition: revenue. ... revenue. ...
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8394. tebunah -- an understanding
... 1), skillful (1), skillfully (1), understanding (37). fruit, gain, increase,
revenue. And (feminine) tbuwnah {teb-oo-naw'}; or towbunah ...
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5801. izzabon -- wares
... fair, ware. From azab in the sense of letting go (for a price, ie Selling); trade,
ie The place (mart) or the payment (revenue) -- fair, ware. see HEBREW azab. ...
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The Jews Greatly Complain of Archelaus and Desire that they May be ...
... Under this last was Perea and Galilee, with a revenue of two hundred talents; but
Batanea, and Trachonitis, and Auranitis, and certain parts of Zeno's house ...
/.../chapter 6 the jews greatly.htm

Letter Xcvi. (AD 408. )
... For that act of fraud was none the less truly fraud because perpetrated
at the expense of the public revenue. The same Paul (the ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/letter xcvi a d 408.htm

Concerning Things Belonging to the Church, which Presbyters May ...
... be reclaimed; and it shall be in the discretion of the bishop whether it is better
to receive the purchase price, or not; for oftentimes the revenue of the ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xv concerning things belonging.htm

Relation xi. Written from Palencia in May 1581, and Addressed to ...
... I am as one to whom another has granted by deed a large revenue, into the enjoyment
and use of which he is to come at a certain time, but until then has ...
/.../teresa/the life of st teresa of jesus/relation xi written from palencia.htm

Antipater is Accused Before Varus, and is Convicted of Laying a ...
... yielded up my royal while I am alive, and whom I have openly named for the successor
to my dominions in my testament, and given him a yearly revenue of his own ...
/.../chapter 32 antipater is accused.htm

Reproving all those who Live on Spiritual Goods in an Inordinate ...
... REPROVING ALL THOSE WHO LIVE ON SPIRITUAL GOODS IN AN INORDINATE MANNER.
Now Christ left His treasure and His revenue here on earth. ...
/.../the adornment of the spritual marriage/chapter xlvi reproving all those.htm

That no one Should Take from the Possessions of the Church.
... Likewise it seemed good that no one should sell anything belonging to the Church:
that if there was no revenue, and other great necessity urged thereto, this ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xxvi greek xxix that.htm

The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
... in which he that is chief among us, is not he that is richest in gold, but he that
is richest in faith; a kingdom which depends on no revenue accept the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/the triumphal entry into jerusalem.htm

Melted by Kindness
... Zacchaeus was at the head of the revenue office in Jericho, a position of considerable
importance, inasmuch as there was a large volume of trade through that ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/melted by kindness.htm

Article xii (V): of Repentance.
... Then, just as they redeem purgatory by means of satisfactions, so a scheme of redeeming
satisfactions which was most abundant in revenue [which became quite a ...
/.../melanchthon/the apology of the augsburg confession/part 15 article xii v .htm

Revenue (10 Occurrences)
... personal; income. 2. (n.) Hence, return; reward; as, a revenue of praise. 3.
(n ... public use. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. REVENUE. rev'-e ...
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Revenues (7 Occurrences)
... unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, they will
not pay tribute, impost, or toll, and so thou wilt endamage the revenue of the ...
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Province (66 Occurrences)
... 2. Roman Provincial Administration (1) First Period (2) Second Period (3) Third
Period 3. Division of Provinces 4. Province of Judea 5. Revenue LITERATURE 1 ...
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Taxation (1 Occurrence)
... taxes, as on the subjects of a state, by government, or on the members of a corporation
or company, by the proper authority; the raising of revenue; also, a ...
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Endamage (1 Occurrence)
... en-dam'-aj: Archaic for "damage"; Ezra 4:13 the King James Version: "Thou shalt
damage the revenue of the kings," the Revised Version (British and American ...
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Cutter (3 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) A small armed vessel, usually a steamer, in the revenue marine service; --
also called revenue cutter. 7. (n.) A small, light one-horse sleigh. ...
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Onias
... Jason, the brother of Onias, having offered the new king larger revenue, secured
the priesthood, which he held until he himself was similarly supplanted by ...
/o/onias.htm - 10k

Judge (297 Occurrences)
... This fact may indicate that while for revenue purposes the "taskmasters" were over
the people, they were yet, just as at a later time when under the Romans ...
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Wares (23 Occurrences)
... activity, property, possession, work, occupation, thing made, deed, business (Ezekiel
27:16, 18); (6) `izzabhon, "selling," trade, revenue, mart, letting go ...
/w/wares.htm - 15k

Income (7 Occurrences)
... the proceeds of professional business, the profits of commerce or of occupation,
or the interest of money or stock in funds, etc.; revenue; receipts; salary ...
/i/income.htm - 9k

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