Strong's Lexicon gaza: Gaza Original Word: Γάζα Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation, possibly from a Semitic root. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5804 (עַזָּה, 'Azzah): The Hebrew equivalent of Gaza, also referring to the same city. Usage: In the New Testament, "Gaza" refers to a prominent city located in the southwestern part of ancient Philistia, near the Mediterranean coast. It is mentioned in the context of the early Christian church's expansion and missionary journeys. Cultural and Historical Background: Gaza was one of the five major Philistine cities and played a significant role in the history of the region. It was a strategic location due to its position on the trade routes between Egypt and the Levant. Throughout history, Gaza was a site of conflict and conquest, changing hands between various empires, including the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans. In the biblical narrative, it is often associated with the Philistines, who were adversaries of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Pers. origin Definition treasure NASB Translation treasure (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1047: γάζαγάζα, γάζης, ἡ, a Persian word, adopted by the Greeks and Latins (Cicero, off. 2, 22), the royal treasury, treasure, riches, (Curt. 3, 13, 5 pecuniam regiam, quam gazam Persae vocant): Acts 8:27. ((Theophrastus), Polybius, Diodorus 17, 35 and 64; Plutarch, others. The Sept., 2 Esdr. 5:17 2Esdr. 7:20.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance treasure. Of foreign origin; a treasure -- treasure. Forms and Transliterations γάζαι γάζαις γάζαν γαζης γάζης gazes gazēs gázes gázēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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