Strong’s G1049 · Greek

γαζοφυλάκιον
gazophylákion

Definition

a treasure-house, i.e. a court in the temple for the collection-boxes

Etymology

from G1047 (γάζα) and G5438 (φυλακή);

Where the KJV renders it

  • treasury

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