Lexical Summary ganzak: Treasury, Storehouse Original Word: גִּנְזַךְ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance treasury Prolonged from genez; a treasury -- treasury. see HEBREW genez NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as genez Definition treasury NASB Translation storehouses (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גַּנְזַךְ noun [masculine] treasury (Late Hebrew גנזכה treasure; loan-word from or through Persian compare above & LagGes. Abh. 28); וְגַנְזַכָּיו 1 Chronicles 28:11. ᵐ5 τῶν ζακχὼ αὐτοῦ; but ᵐ5L τῶν ἀποθηκῶν αὐτοῦ. Topical Lexicon Canonical Setting 1 Chronicles 28 records King David’s solemn handover of the architectural “pattern” for the future Temple to Solomon. Among the specific design elements are the גִּנְזַךְ, the “treasuries” or “treasure chambers” (1 Chronicles 28:11). Though occurring only here, the term pinpoints a distinct complex of rooms intended for the secure keeping of valuables dedicated to the LORD. Historical Background The Chronicler writes to post-exilic Judah, reminding the community that worship and national identity revolve around the divinely prescribed Temple. David’s inclusion of treasure chambers in the revealed blueprint underscores that provision for the Temple’s material needs was not an afterthought but a God-ordained feature established even before construction began (cf. 1 Chronicles 29:2–9). In later history these chambers safeguarded articles of precious metal, tithes in kind, and freewill offerings (compare 1 Kings 7:51; 2 Kings 12:4–15; Nehemiah 10:37–39). Theological Emphasis 1. Stewardship: By designating a sacred space for resources set apart to God, the text presents stewardship as an act of covenant fidelity. Everything held in the ginzak belonged to the LORD first (1 Chronicles 29:14). Practical Ministry Insights • Designated Giving: The ginzak highlights the legitimacy of setting aside funds and assets specifically for the maintenance of God’s house (2 Chronicles 31:11–12). Typological Perspective The carefully guarded treasure chambers anticipate the priceless worth of Christ and the gospel. Just as the ginzak protected consecrated riches, so the Father has hidden “all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” in the Son (Colossians 2:3). The Church, as the Temple of the Holy Spirit, now becomes the living repository of these riches (Ephesians 3:8–10). Related Biblical Themes Stewardship – Genesis 14:20; Malachi 3:10 Temple Architecture – 1 Kings 6–7; Ezekiel 40–43 Holiness of Offerings – Leviticus 27:30–33; Haggai 2:8 Generosity and Reward – Proverbs 3:9–10; 2 Corinthians 9:6–11 Summary Though גִּנְזַךְ appears only once, its solitary witness in 1 Chronicles 28:11 opens a window on the ordered, sacred stewardship of resources in Israel’s worship. The treasure chambers testify that every gift is God-given, God-directed, and ultimately aimed at glorifying Him. They challenge modern readers to handle finances with holiness, transparency, and an eye toward the eternal kingdom to which all true treasure belongs. Forms and Transliterations וְגַנְזַכָּ֧יו וגנזכיו veganzakKav wə·ḡan·zak·kāw wəḡanzakkāwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 28:11 HEB: וְֽאֶת־ בָּ֨תָּ֜יו וְגַנְזַכָּ֧יו וַעֲלִיֹּתָ֛יו וַחֲדָרָ֥יו NAS: [of the temple], its buildings, its storehouses, its upper rooms, KJV: and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers INT: of the porch buildings storehouses upper rooms 1 Occurrence |
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