Strong G108Ἄζωτος
Azotus
- Transliteration
- Azōtos
- Pronunciation
- ad'-zo-tos
- Morphology
- Proper Name (Feminine) of a Location
Definition
Of Hebrew origin [H795];
Azotus (that is Ashdod) a place in Palestine: - Azotus.
Azotus (that is Ashdod) a place in Palestine: - Azotus.
Detailed definition
Ἄζωτος, -ου, ἡ (Heb., אַשְׁדּוֹד),
Azotus, a Philistine city: Act.8:40.†
(AS)
Azotus, a Philistine city: Act.8:40.†
(AS)
In the biblical story
Ashdod
A major Philistine city, known for Dagon worship.
Ashdod or Azotus, one of the five major Philistine cities, was a center of Dagon worship and a target of prophetic judgment.
In the Bible
Strong G108 appears in 1 verse of the KJV.
Translated in the KJV by
- azotus1
First verses
- Acts 8:40But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Cesarea.