Strong's Lexicon gazith: Hewn stone Original Word: גָּזִית Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּזַז (gazaz), meaning "to cut" or "to hew." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "gazith," the concept of hewn stone can be related to Greek terms like "λίθος" (lithos), meaning "stone," which appears in contexts involving construction and building. Usage: The term "gazith" refers to stones that have been cut or hewn, typically used in construction. In the context of the Bible, it often describes the stones used in the building of sacred or significant structures, emphasizing the care and craftsmanship involved in their preparation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the use of hewn stones was a mark of skilled labor and was often reserved for important buildings, such as temples and palaces. The process of cutting and shaping stones required specialized knowledge and tools, reflecting the value and permanence of the structures they were used to create. The use of hewn stones in sacred architecture symbolized strength, durability, and the divine order. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gazah Definition a cutting, hewing NASB Translation cut (1), cut stone (2), cut stones (1), hewn (1), hewn stone (1), smooth stones (1), stone cut (2), well-hewn stone (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גָּזִית noun feminine a cutting, hewing — גָּזִית Exodus 20:25 10t., always absolute; — hewing, ׳אַבְנֵי ג = hewn stones (building-stones) 1 Kings 5:31; 1 Chronicles 22:2; Ezekiel 40:42 (for tables), compare ׳אֲבָנִים יְקָרוֺת כְּמִדּוֺת ג 1 Kings 7:9,11 (but Klo strike out as gloss, compare ᵐ5); also without אבני = hewn stones Exodus 20:25 (altar) Amos 5:11 (׳בָּֽתֵּי ג) Isaiah 9:9 (opposed to לְבֵנִים); ׳טוּרֵי ג 1 Kings 6:36, ׳טוּרִים ג 1 Kings 7:12; also Lamentations 3:9 ׳גָּדַר דַּרְכִּי בְּג. גִּזָּה see below גזז. below Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hewed, hewn stone, wrought From gazah; something cut, i.e. Dressed stone -- hewed, hewn stone, wrought. see HEBREW gazah Forms and Transliterations בְּגָזִ֔ית בגזית גָּזִ֑ית גָּזִ֔ית גָּזִ֖ית גָזִ֑ית גָזִ֔ית גָזִ֗ית גָזִ֛ית גָזִֽית׃ גזית גזית׃ וְגָזִ֣ית וגזית bə·ḡā·zîṯ begaZit bəḡāzîṯ gā·zîṯ ḡā·zîṯ gaZit gāzîṯ ḡāzîṯ vegaZit wə·ḡā·zîṯ wəḡāzîṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 20:25 HEB: תִבְנֶ֥ה אֶתְהֶ֖ן גָּזִ֑ית כִּ֧י חַרְבְּךָ֛ NAS: for Me, you shall not build it of cut stones, for if you wield KJV: thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up INT: shall not build of cut for your tool 1 Kings 5:17 1 Kings 6:36 1 Kings 7:9 1 Kings 7:11 1 Kings 7:12 1 Chronicles 22:2 Isaiah 9:10 Lamentations 3:9 Ezekiel 40:42 Amos 5:11 11 Occurrences |
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