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The role of an exactor was often associated with the imposition of financial burdens on the populace, and they were sometimes viewed with disdain due to their methods and the nature of their work.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>The concept of exactors is primarily found in the Old Testament, where they are often linked to the oppressive practices of foreign rulers or corrupt leaders within Israel. The Hebrew word often translated as "exactor" is "nagas," which can also mean "taskmaster" or "oppressor." This term is used in various contexts to describe those who exert pressure or enforce labor and tribute.<br><br>In <a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Isaiah 60:17</a> , the prophet speaks of a future time of peace and prosperity for Israel, saying, "Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler." Here, the absence of exactors is implied in the promise of peace and righteousness, contrasting with the oppression experienced under foreign domination.<br><br><b>Role and Perception</b><br><br>Exactors were often seen as instruments of oppression, particularly when they were employed by foreign powers that had subjugated Israel. Their role was not merely administrative but also coercive, as they were tasked with ensuring compliance with the demands of the ruling authority. This often involved harsh measures, which contributed to their negative reputation.<br><br>In the historical context of Israel, exactors could be seen as symbols of the nation's subjugation and the loss of autonomy. The presence of exactors was a constant reminder of foreign domination and the heavy burdens placed upon the people. This is evident in the lamentations and prophetic literature, where the removal of exactors is associated with the hope for deliverance and restoration.<br><br><b>Prophetic Hope</b><br><br>The prophetic literature of the Old Testament often envisions a future where the oppressive systems, including the role of exactors, are dismantled. This hope is rooted in the expectation of divine intervention and the establishment of God's righteous rule. In <a href="/isaiah/14-4.htm">Isaiah 14:4</a> , the prophet declares, "you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended!" This passage reflects the anticipation of liberation from oppressive rulers and their agents, including exactors.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>While the term "exactor" may not be frequently encountered in modern translations, the concept remains significant in understanding the socio-political dynamics of ancient Israel and the broader biblical narrative. The role of exactors highlights the tension between human governance and divine justice, a theme that resonates throughout the Scriptures.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">EXACTORS</span><p>eg-zak'-ters (noghesayikh (<a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Isaiah 60:17</a>, the Revised Version, margin "taskmasters"; compare <a href="/exodus/1-11.htm">Exodus 1:11</a>; <a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a>)):<br><br>Righteousness personified is in Zion to take the place of the officials who oppress the people. In <a href="/isaiah/14-4.htm">Isaiah 14:4</a> the American Revised Version, margin, Babylon is called an "exactress of gold."<p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/various/select_masterpieces_of_biblical_literature/ix_a_song_of_zion.htm"><span class="l">A Song of Zion Redeemed</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I will also make thy officers peace, And thine <b>exactors</b> righteousness; Violence<br> shall no more be heard in thy land, Desolation nor destruction within thy <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../various/select masterpieces of biblical literature/ix a song of zion.htm</font><p><a href="/library/commodianus/the_instructions_of_commodianus/lxv_they_who_give_from_evil.htm"><span class="l">They who Give from Evil.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Besides having obtained an opportunity for the <b>exactors</b>, thy enemy for the present<br> is the people; thou consecrated, hast become wicked for reward. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../commodianus/the instructions of commodianus/lxv they who give from evil.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_the_gospel_of_saint_matthew/homily_li_matt_xv_1.htm"><span class="l">Matt. xv. 1</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Which was a twofold charge against them, in that they both invented novelties, and<br> were so strict <b>exactors</b> on their own account, while of God they made no <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily li matt xv 1.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_decretals/apollonius.htm"><span class="l">Apollonius.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> who called Peruga and Tymius, small towns of Phrygia, Jerusalem, because he wished<br> to collect thither people from all parts; who set up <b>exactors</b> of money; who <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/unknown/the decretals/apollonius.htm</font><p><a href="/library/justin/dialogue_of_justin_philosopher_and_martyr_with_trypho/chapter_cxxxiii_the_hard-heartedness_of_the.htm"><span class="l">The Hard-Heartedness of the Jews, for whom the Christians Pray.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> evil, according to the works of his hands, shall befall him. O my people, your <b>exactors</b><br> glean you, and those who extort from you shall rule over you. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter cxxxiii the hard-heartedness of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hayward/the_book_of_religions/non-resistants.htm"><span class="l">Non-Resistants.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> in which there is no distinction of rank, or division of caste, or inequality of<br> sex; the officers of which are PEACE, its <b>exactors</b> RIGHTEOUSNESS, its walls <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/hayward/the book of religions/non-resistants.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sozomen/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_sozomenus/chapter_ix_sapor_king_of_persia.htm"><span class="l">Sapor King of Persia is Excited against the Christians. Symeon <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> He entrusted the exaction to cruel men, hoping that, by the want of necessaries,<br> and the atrocity of the <b>exactors</b>, they might be compelled to abjure their <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter ix sapor king of persia.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/xlii_to_constantius_the_prefect.htm"><span class="l">To Constantius the Prefect.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> In the time of Isidorus [1683] of glorious memory, fifteen thousand acres were taxed<br> in gold, but the <b>exactors</b> of the Comitian assessment, unable to bear the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/xlii to constantius the prefect.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gregory/the_epistles_of_saint_gregory_the_great/epistle_xli_to_constantina_augusta.htm"><span class="l">Epistle Xli. To Constantina Augusta.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But the island of Corsica is oppressed by such an excessive number of <b>exactors</b> and<br> such a burden of exactions, that those who are in it are hardly able to make <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xli to constantina augusta.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cassian/the_works_of_john_cassian_/chapter_xxii_of_the_clause_.htm"><span class="l">Of the Clause: "Forgive us Our Debts, Etc. "</span></a> <br><b>...</b> in regard to those things which are done to God's detriment, however great the crimes<br> may be, but to be found most hard and inexorable <b>exactors</b> of debts to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xxii of the clause .htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/exactors.htm"><span class="l"><b>Exactors</b> (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>EXACTORS</b>. eg-zak'-ters (noghesayikh <b>...</b> of gold.".<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Exactors</b> (8 Occurrences). Exodus 3 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/exactors.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/authorities.htm"><span class="l">Authorities (44 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> injure; (YLT). Exodus 5:6 And Pharaoh commandeth, on that day, the <b>exactors</b><br> among the people and its authorities, saying, (YLT). Exodus 5 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/authorities.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/exactor.htm"><span class="l">Exactor (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/exactor.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/ruled.htm"><span class="l">Ruled (84 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> gone for ever. (BBE). Isaiah 3:12 My people -- its <b>exactors</b> 'are' sucklings,<br> And women have ruled over it. My people -- thy eulogists <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/ruled.htm - 31k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/inherited.htm"><span class="l">Inherited (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> inherited them, On the land of Jehovah, For men-servants and for maid-servants,<br> And they have been captors of their captors, And have ruled over their <b>exactors</b><b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/inherited.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/inspection.htm"><span class="l">Inspection (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the iron I bring in silver, And instead of the wood brass, And instead of the stone<br> iron, And I have made thy inspection peace, And thy <b>exactors</b> righteousness. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/inspection.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eulogists.htm"><span class="l">Eulogists (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Eulogists (2 Occurrences). Isaiah 3:12 My people --<br> its <b>exactors</b> 'are' sucklings, And women have ruled over it. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eulogists.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/exactress.htm"><span class="l">Exactress (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/exactress.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/magistrates.htm"><span class="l">Magistrates (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> brass, and for stones iron. I will also make thy officers peace, and thine <b>exactors</b><br> righteousness. (See JPS). Daniel 3:2 and Nebuchadnezzar <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/magistrates.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/captors.htm"><span class="l">Captors (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> inherited them, On the land of Jehovah, For men-servants and for maid-servants,<br> And they have been captors of their captors, And have ruled over their <b>exactors</b><b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/captors.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Exactors (8 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a></span><br />And Jehovah saith, 'I have certainly seen the affliction of My people who 'are' in Egypt, and their cry I have heard, because of its <span class="boldtext">exactors</span>, for I have known its pains;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/5-6.htm">Exodus 5:6</a></span><br />And Pharaoh commandeth, on that day, the <span class="boldtext">exactors</span> among the people and its authorities, saying,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/5-10.htm">Exodus 5:10</a></span><br />And the <span class="boldtext">exactors</span> of the people, and its authorities, go out, and speak unto the people, saying, 'Thus said Pharaoh, I do not give you straw,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/5-13.htm">Exodus 5:13</a></span><br />and the <span class="boldtext">exactors</span> are making haste, saying, 'Complete your works, the matter of a day in its day, as when there is straw.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/5-14.htm">Exodus 5:14</a></span><br />And the authorities of the sons of Israel, whom the <span class="boldtext">exactors</span> of Pharaoh have placed over them, are beaten, saying, 'Wherefore have ye not completed your portion in making brick as heretofore, both yesterday and to-day?'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/3-12.htm">Isaiah 3:12</a></span><br />My people -- its <span class="boldtext">exactors</span> 'are' sucklings, And women have ruled over it. My people -- thy eulogists are causing to err, And the way of thy paths swallowed up.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/14-2.htm">Isaiah 14:2</a></span><br />And peoples have taken them, And have brought them in unto their place, And the house of Israel have inherited them, On the land of Jehovah, For men-servants and for maid-servants, And they have been captors of their captors, And have ruled over their <span class="boldtext">exactors</span>.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Isaiah 60:17</a></span><br />For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: I will also make thy officers peace, and thine <span class="boldtext">exactors</span> righteousness.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/exactors.htm">Exactors</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/exactors.htm">Exactors (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gold.htm">Gold (429 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/insolent.htm">Insolent (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/exacts.htm">Exacts (3 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/e/exactor.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Exactor"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Exactor" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/e/exactress.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Exactress"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Exactress" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>