Strong's Lexicon Azzah: Gaza Original Word: עַזָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root עָז (az), meaning "strong" or "mighty." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Gaza (Γάζα, G1048): The Greek equivalent of Azzah, used in the New Testament, such as in Acts 8:26, where Philip is directed to go toward Gaza. Usage: Azzah, commonly known as Gaza, is a significant city located in the southwestern part of ancient Canaan, near the Mediterranean coast. It is one of the five major Philistine cities mentioned in the Bible. The name Azzah reflects the city's strength and strategic importance in the region. Cultural and Historical Background: Gaza was a prominent city in ancient times, known for its strategic location on the trade routes between Egypt and the Levant. It was inhabited by the Philistines, a seafaring people who were often in conflict with the Israelites. The city was known for its fortifications and served as a key military and commercial hub. Throughout history, Gaza has been a focal point of various empires, including the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, and Persians. Brown-Driver-Briggs עַזָּה proper name, of a location Gaza, Γαζα (Assyrian –azzutu, etc., COTi. 97 DlPa 290, Tel Amarna –azati, Azzati Wkl38 *; Egyptian Ga¼atu WMMAs.u.Eur.87,96,159,392; ᵐ5 Γαζα, so JosephusAnt.xiii.5,5, etc.; Herod.ii, 159; iii. 5 Κάδυτις); — Philistine city (modern  , Ghazze, Razze), approximately Latitude 31 degrees; 3 minutes North, Longitude 34 degrees 28 minutes East, approximately 50 miles west-southwest from Jerusalem, near the sea (RobBR ii. 36 ff. GASmGeogr. 181 ff. BuhlGeogr. 190 f.), Judges 16:1,21 (both עַזָּ֑תָה), southernmost of the famous five cities, Genesis 10:19 (J), Judges 6:4; 1 Kings 5:4; 2 Kings 18:8, compare Deuteronomy 2:23; Joshua 10:41 (D); also Joshua 11:22 (D), Joshua 15:47 (P), Judges 1:18; 1 Samuel 6:17; Amos 1:6,7; Zephaniah 2:4; Jeremiah 25:20; Jeremiah 47:1,5; Zechariah 9:5 (twice in verse); — On commercial importance see DHMB und S 989 GattZPV vii (1884), 1ff., 293 ff.; viii (1885), 69 ff., 179 ff. — For עַזָּה 1 Chronicles 7:28 van d. H., read עַיָּה Baer Ginsb (q. v.), Be Oettli Kau KitHpt.; see עַי. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Azzah, Gaza Feminine of az; strong; Azzah, a place in Palestine -- Azzah, Gaza. see HEBREW az Forms and Transliterations בְּעַזָּ֛ה בעזה וְעַזָּה֙ ועזה לְעַזָּ֤ה לעזה מֵֽעַזָּ֔ה מעזה עַזָּ֑ה עַזָּ֑תָה עַזָּ֔ה עַזָּ֖ה עַזָּ֗תָה עַזָּ֣ה עַזָּ֥ה עַזָּֽה׃ עַזָּה֙ עַיָּ֖ה עזה עזה׃ עזתה עיה ‘ay·yāh ‘ayyāh ‘az·zā·ṯāh ‘az·zāh ‘azzāh ‘azzāṯāh aiYah azZah azZatah bə‘azzāh bə·‘az·zāh beazZah lə‘azzāh lə·‘az·zāh leazZah mê‘azzāh mê·‘az·zāh meazZah veazZah wə‘azzāh wə·‘az·zāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:19 HEB: גְרָ֖רָה עַד־ עַזָּ֑ה בֹּאֲכָ֞ה סְדֹ֧מָה NAS: as far as Gaza; as you go KJV: to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, INT: Gerar far Gaza go Sodom Deuteronomy 2:23 Joshua 10:41 Joshua 11:22 Joshua 15:47 Judges 1:18 Judges 6:4 Judges 16:1 Judges 16:21 1 Samuel 6:17 1 Kings 4:24 2 Kings 18:8 1 Chronicles 7:28 Jeremiah 25:20 Jeremiah 47:1 Jeremiah 47:5 Amos 1:6 Amos 1:7 Zephaniah 2:4 Zechariah 9:5 Zechariah 9:5 21 Occurrences |
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