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Definition: Treasure, storehouse, treasury Meaning: a depository Word Origin: Derived from the root אָצַר (atsar), meaning "to store up" or "to treasure."
- Bə·'Ō·Ṣə·Rō·Ṯāy — 1 Occ
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- Ō·W·Ṣā·Rō·Wṯ — 4 Occ
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- Bə·'Ō·Wṣ·Rō·Wṯ — 1 Occ
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- Bə·'Ō·Ṣə·Rō·Ṯāw — 1 Occ
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- Ō·W·Ṣā·Rōw — 3 Occ
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- Ō·Wṣ·Rō·Ṯām — 1 Occ
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- Bə·'Ō·Ṣə·Rō·Ṯāy — 1 Occ
"treasure," genaz (Aramaic) or genez (Hebrew), usually meaning "the thing stored"; translated "treasures" in Ezra 6:1, but in 5:17 and 7:20 translated "treasure-house": "search made in the king's treasure-house."
Usage: The Hebrew word "genez" refers to a place where valuable items are stored or hidden. It conveys the idea of a repository or a treasury, often used in the context of storing wealth or precious items. In the biblical context, it can also imply the hidden or secret nature of these treasures.
Pronunciation: gan-zak. Phonetic Spelling: (ghin-zak') Definition: Treasury, Storehouse. Meaning: a treasury. Word Origin: Derived from a Persian loanword, reflecting the influence of Persian culture and language during the period of the Jewish exile and subsequent return.
The English word "treasure" has in the Old Testament at least five somewhat distinct meanings as expressed in the words: "treasure," genaz (Aramaic) or genez (Hebrew), usually meaning "the thing stored"; translated "treasures" in Ezr 6:1, but in 5:17 and 7:20 translated "treasure-house": "search made in the king's treasure-house."
The English word "treasure" has in the Old Testament at least five somewhat distinct meanings as expressed in the words: "treasure," genaz (Aramaic) or genez (Hebrew), usually meaning "the thing stored"; translated "treasures" in Ezra 6:1, but in 5:17 and 7:20 translated "treasure-house": "search made in the king's treasure-house."
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The entire concept of treasure or storehouse in the Bible indicates the monarchial aspect of the culture and economy of the ancient world in that all wealth was concentrated in the king, in the sacred temple, or in the hands of princes or wealthy individuals.