1049. gazophulakion

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gazophulakion: Treasury

Original Word: γαζοφυλάκιον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: gazophulakion
Pronunciation: gah-zo-foo-LAH-kee-on
Phonetic Spelling: (gad-zof-oo-lak'-ee-on)
Definition: Treasury
Meaning: a treasury.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

treasury.

From gaza and phulake; a treasure-house, i.e. A court in the temple for the collection-boxes -- treasury.

see GREEK gaza

see GREEK phulake

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from gaza and phulaké
Definition
treasury
NASB Translation
treasury (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1049: γαζοφυλάκιον

γαζοφυλάκιον, γαζοφυλακίου, τό (from γάζα, which see, and φυλακή; hence, equivalent to θησαυροφυλακιον, Hesychius), a repository of treasure, especially of public treasure, a treasury: Esther 3:9; 1 Esdr. 8:18, 44; 1 Macc. 3:28. In the Sept. used for לִשְׁכָּה and נִשְׁכָּה of apartments constructed in the courts of the temple, in which not only the sacred offerings and things needful for the temple service were kept, but in which also the priests, etc., dwelt: Nehemiah 13:7; Nehemiah 10:37ff; of the sacred treasury, in which not only treasure but also the public records (1 Macc. 14:49; cf. Grimm at the passage) were stored, and the property of widows and orphans was deposited (2 Macc. 3:10; cf. Grimm at the passage): 1 Macc. 14:49; 2 Macc. 3:6, 28, 40 2Macc. 4:42 2Macc. 5:18. Josephus speaks of both γαζοφυλάκια (plural) in the women's court of Herod's temple, b. j. 5, 5, 2; 6, 5, 2; and τό γαζοφυλάκιον, Antiquities 19, 6, 1. In the N. T., in Mark 12:41, 43; Luke 21:1; John 8:20 (ἐν τῷ γαζοφυλακίῳ, at, near, the treasury (yet cf. Winer's Grammar, § 48, a., the passage cited)), τό γαζοφυλάκιον seems to be used of that receptacle mentioned by the rabbis to which were fitted thirteen chests or boxes, שׁופָרות i. e. trumpets, so called from their shape, and into which were put the contributions made voluntarily or paid yearly by the Jews for the service of the temple and the support of the poor; cf. Lightfoot, Horae Hebrew et Talm., p. 536f; Lücke (Tholuck, or Godet) on John 8:20; (B. D. American edition under the word ). (Strabo 2, p. 319 (i. e. 7, 6, 1).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Persian word "gaza" meaning "treasure" and the Greek word "phylakion" meaning "guard" or "repository."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for γαζοφυλάκιον, the concept of a treasury or storehouse is present in the Old Testament. The Hebrew word אוֹצָר (otsar, Strong's H214) is often used to denote a treasury or storehouse, as seen in passages like 1 Chronicles 28:12 and Nehemiah 10:38, where it refers to the storage of offerings and resources for the Temple.

Usage: The term γαζοφυλάκιον is used in the New Testament to refer to the treasury of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, where people would deposit their offerings. It is mentioned in the context of Jesus observing the contributions made by the people.

Context: The term γαζοφυλάκιον appears in the New Testament in the context of the Temple in Jerusalem. It is specifically mentioned in the Gospels, where Jesus observes the actions of those contributing to the Temple treasury. In Mark 12:41-44 and Luke 21:1-4, Jesus highlights the offering of a poor widow who contributes two small coins, emphasizing the value of her gift in comparison to the larger contributions of the wealthy. This account underscores the spiritual principle that the worth of a gift is not measured by its monetary value but by the heart and sacrifice behind it.

The γαζοφυλάκιον was likely located in the Court of Women, one of the outer courts of the Temple, accessible to both men and women. It served as a repository for the financial support of the Temple's operations and charitable activities. The treasury played a significant role in the religious and social life of the Jewish community, as it was a means for individuals to fulfill their religious obligations and support the communal worship and service of God.

Forms and Transliterations

γαζοφυλάκια γαζοφυλακιον γαζοφυλάκιον γαζοφυλακιου γαζοφυλακίου γαζοφυλακιω γαζοφυλακίω γαζοφυλακίῳ γαζοφυλακίων γαιών gazophulakio gazophulakiō gazophulakion gazophulakiou gazophylakio gazophylakiō gazophylakíoi gazophylakíōi gazophylakion gazophylákion gazophylakiou gazophylakíou

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 12:41 N-GNS
GRK: κατέναντι τοῦ γαζοφυλακίου ἐθεώρει πῶς
NAS: opposite the treasury, and [began] observing
KJV: over against the treasury, and beheld
INT: opposite the treasury he saw how

Mark 12:41 N-ANS
GRK: εἰς τὸ γαζοφυλάκιον καὶ πολλοὶ
NAS: money into the treasury; and many
KJV: money into the treasury: and many
INT: into the treasury and many

Mark 12:43 N-ANS
GRK: εἰς τὸ γαζοφυλάκιον
NAS: the contributors to the treasury;
KJV: into the treasury:
INT: into the treasury

Luke 21:1 N-ANS
GRK: εἰς τὸ γαζοφυλάκιον τὰ δῶρα
NAS: putting their gifts into the treasury.
KJV: gifts into the treasury.
INT: into the treasury the gifts

John 8:20 N-DNS
GRK: ἐν τῷ γαζοφυλακίῳ διδάσκων ἐν
NAS: He spoke in the treasury, as He taught
KJV: Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in
INT: in the treasury teaching in

Strong's Greek 1049
5 Occurrences

γαζοφυλακίῳ — 1 Occ.
γαζοφυλάκιον — 3 Occ.
γαζοφυλακίου — 1 Occ.