it came to pass in those days. The seventh and last occurrence of this ominous phrase. See note on Genesis 14:1.
it came to pass.. Hebraism, frequent in Luke. Compare Luke 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. part of the whole; i.e. the Roman Empire.
world. Greek. oikoumene. See App-129. Compare Acts 11:28.
taxed. enrolled, or registered.