The meaning of “עַזָּתִי”
Understanding ʻAzzâthîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
patrial from עַזָּה Gazathite, Gazite. - § Gazathites or Gazites = see Gaza "the strong" - an Azzathite or inhabitant of...
עַזָּתִי
patrial from עַזָּה Gazathite, Gazite. - § Gazathites or Gazites = see Gaza "the strong" - an Azzathite or inhabitant of Azzah 1) an inhabitant of the city of Gaza
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 13:3 | “From Sihor, which is before Egypt, even unto the borders of Ekron northward, which is counted to the Canaanite: five lords of the Philistines; the Gazathites, and the Ashdothites, the Eshkalonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites; also the Avites:” Word: עַזָּתִי (ʻAzzâthîy) | |
| Judges 16:2 | “And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him.” Word: עַזָּתִי (ʻAzzâthîy) |