108. Azótos
Strong's Lexicon
Azótos: Azotus

Original Word: Ἄζωτος
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Azótos
Pronunciation: ah'-zo-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (ad'-zo-tos)
Definition: Azotus
Meaning: Azotus, Ashdod, a coast town of Palestine belonging to the ancient Philistia, and part of Herod's kingdom.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name אַשְׁדּוֹד (Ashdod)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H795 (אַשְׁדּוֹד, Ashdod)

Usage: Azotus is the Greek name for the ancient Philistine city of Ashdod. In the New Testament, it is mentioned in the context of the early Christian church's expansion and missionary activities.

Cultural and Historical Background: Azotus, or Ashdod, was one of the five major cities of the Philistines, located on the Mediterranean coast. It was a significant center of commerce and military power in ancient times. The city is known for its resistance against various conquerors, including the Israelites. By the time of the New Testament, Azotus was under Roman control and had become a Hellenized city, reflecting a blend of Greek and local cultures.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Ashdod
Definition
Azotus (i.e. Ashdod), a Philistine city
NASB Translation
Azotus (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 108: Ἄζωτος

Ἄζωτος, , , 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, (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.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Azotus.

Of Hebrew origin ('Ashdowd); Azotus (i.e. Ashdod), a place in Palestine -- Azotus.

see HEBREW 'Ashdowd

Forms and Transliterations
Αζωτον Ἄζωτον αηδίαι Azoton Azōton Ázoton Ázōton
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 8:40 N-AFS
GRK: εὑρέθη εἰς Ἄζωτον καὶ διερχόμενος
NAS: found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through
KJV: was found at Azotus: and passing
INT: was found at Azotus and passing through

Strong's Greek 108
1 Occurrence


Ἄζωτον — 1 Occ.

















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