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kō̇ -lek´shun :
(1) In the Old Testament (משׂאת( tnematse , mas'ēth , "something taken up"), used in 2 Chronicles 24:6 , 2 Chronicles 24:9 the King James Version with reference to the tax prescribed in Ex. Exodus 30:12 , Exodus 30:16; the Revised Version (British and American) "tax."
(2) In the New Testament "collection" is the translation given to λογία , logı́a , found only twice (classical, συλλογή , sullogḗ ). It is used with reference to the collection which Paul took up in the Gentile churches for the poor Christians in Jerusalem, as, for some reason, perhaps more severe persecutions, that church was especially needy (1 Corinthians 16:1 , 1 Corinthians 16:2; 1 Corinthians 16:2 the King James Version "gatherings"). Other words, such as bounty, contribution, blessing, alms, ministration, are used to indicate this same ministry. Paul seems to have ascribed to it great importance. Therefore, he planned it carefully long in advance; urged systematic, weekly savings for it; had delegates carefully chosen to take it to Jerusalem; and, in spite of dangers, determined himself to accompany them. Evidently he thought it the crowning act of his work in the provinces of Galatia, Asia, Macedonia and Achaia, for as soon as it was finished he purposed to go to Rome and the West ( Acts 24:17; Romans 15:25 , Romans 15:26; 2 Cor 8; 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 ). See also COMMUNION .
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Collection'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/c/collection.html. 1915.
