The meaning of “γαζοφυλάκιον”
Understanding gazophylákion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
treasury. - a treasure-house, i.e. a court in the temple for the collection-boxes
γαζοφυλάκιον
treasury. - a treasure-house, i.e. a court in the temple for the collection-boxes
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 12:41 | “And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.” Word: γαζοφυλάκιον (gazophylákion) | |
| Mark 12:43 | “And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:” Word: γαζοφυλάκιον (gazophylákion) | |
| Luke 21:1 | “And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.” Word: γαζοφυλάκιον (gazophylákion) | |
| John 8:20 | “These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.” Word: γαζοφυλάκιον (gazophylákion) |