How to Pronounce "render unto caesar"
expression
ˈɹɛndɝ/ /ˈəntu/ /ˈsizɝ
REN-der un-TOO SEE-zer
ɹˈɛndɐ/ /ˈʌntʊ/ /sˈiːzɐ
ren-DUH UN-tuh SEE-zuh
Definition
This expression means to give to each authority what they are due, especially to fulfill civic or governmental obligations separately from religious or personal duties. It originated from the Bible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛndɝ/ /ˈəntu/ /ˈsizɝ
British English
ɹˈɛndɐ/ /ˈʌntʊ/ /sˈiːzɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REN-der un-TOO SEE-zer
UK
ren-DUH UN-tuh SEE-zuh
Listen in Context
The pastor told the congregation to render unto Caesar and pay their taxes.
Many people feel it is important to render unto Caesar by obeying the law.
If you render unto Caesar, you respect the rules of your country.
Even though I disagreed with the tax, I decided to render unto Caesar and just pay it.