1047. gaza

Lexicon

gaza: Gaza

Original Word: Γάζα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: gaza
Pronunciation: gah'-zah
Phonetic Spelling: (gad'-zah)
Definition: Gaza
Meaning: treasure, treasury.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

treasure.

Of foreign origin; a treasure -- treasure.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Pers. origin
Definition
treasure
NASB Translation
treasure (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1047: γάζα

γάζα, 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.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to Strong's Hebrew entry H5804 (עַזָּה, Azzah).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H5804 (עַזָּה, Azzah) • The Hebrew name for Gaza, reflecting its ancient roots and significance in the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term "Gaza" is used in the New Testament to refer to the ancient city that was one of the five major Philistine cities. It is mentioned in the context of the early Christian church and missionary journeys.

Context: Gaza is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a history that dates back to ancient times. It is located in the southwestern part of modern-day Israel, near the Mediterranean Sea. In biblical times, Gaza was a significant Philistine city, known for its strategic location and strong fortifications.

In the Old Testament, Gaza is frequently mentioned as a Philistine stronghold. It was the site of several notable events, including the capture and death of Samson (Judges 16:21-30). The city was often in conflict with the Israelites due to its position as a major Philistine center.

In the New Testament, Gaza is mentioned in the Book of Acts. In Acts 8:26, an angel of the Lord instructs Philip to go south to the road that descends from Jerusalem to Gaza. This encounter leads to the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch, a significant event in the spread of the early Christian church: "Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, 'Get up and go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.'" (Acts 8:26, BSB).

Throughout history, Gaza has been a site of various conquests and has changed hands multiple times. Its strategic importance has made it a focal point in the region, both in ancient and modern times.

Forms and Transliterations

γάζαι γάζαις γάζαν γαζης γάζης gazes gazēs gázes gázēs

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 8:27 N-GFS
GRK: πάσης τῆς γάζης αὐτῆς ὃς
NAS: of all her treasure; and he had come
KJV: all her treasure, and had come
INT: all the treasure of her who

Strong's Greek 1047
1 Occurrence

γάζης — 1 Occ.