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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." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2344 (thesauros): Often translated as "treasure" in the New Testament, reflecting a similar concept of stored wealth or valuable resources.
- 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
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.
"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." In Esther 3:9; 4:7 the Hebrew form is translated "treasury," as is ganzakh in 1 Chronicles 28:11. 2. Storehouse:
Meaning: diligently Word Origin: Of uncertain origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "osparna," the concept of a treasury is captured in Greek by words such as "θησαυρός" (thēsauros), which also means treasure or storehouse (e.g., Matthew 6:19-21).
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:
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.
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