Lexicon Azótos: Azotus Original Word: Ἄζωτος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Azotus. Of Hebrew origin ('Ashdowd); Azotus (i.e. Ashdod), a place in Palestine -- Azotus. see HEBREW 'Ashdowd NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Ashdod Definition Azotus (i.e. Ashdod), a Philistine city NASB Translation Azotus (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 108: ἌζωτοςἌζωτος, , ἡ, אַשְׁדֹּד, Azotus, Ashdod, one of the five chief cities of the Philistines, lying between Ashkelon and Jamnia (i. e. Jabneel) and near the Mediterranean: Acts 8:40; at present a petty village, Esdud. A succinct history of the city is given by Gesenius, Thesaurus iii; p. 1366; Raumer, Palastina, p. 174; (Alex.'s Kitto or McClintock and Strong's Cyclopaedia, under the word STRONGS NT 108a: ἀηδίαἀηδία, (ας, ἡ (from ἀηδής, and this from the alpha privative and ἦδος pleasure, delight). (from Lysip. down); 1. unpleasantness, annoyance. 2. dislike, hatred: ἐν ἀηδία, manuscript Cantabr. in Luke 23:12 for Rec. ἐν ἔχθρα. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H795 אַשְׁדּוֹד (Ashdod): The Hebrew equivalent of Azotus, referring to the same Philistine city. Usage: The term Ἄζωτος appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts, referring to the city of Azotus, which is located in the region of Philistia. Context: Azotus, known in the Old Testament as Ashdod, was one of the five major Philistine cities. It was strategically located near the Mediterranean coast, making it a significant center for trade and military operations. The city is mentioned in the context of several biblical narratives, including the capture of the Ark of the Covenant by the Philistines (1 Samuel 5:1-8). |
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