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γαζοφυλάκιον

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
γαζοφυλάκιον, ου, τό
Greek transliteration: 
gazophylakion
Simplified transliteration: 
gazophylakion
Numbers
Strong's number: 
1049
GK Number: 
1126
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
5
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
n-2c
Gloss: 
treasury, place where offerings are put
Definition: 
also spelled γαζοφυλακειον, a treasury; the sacred treasure, Mk. 12:41, 43; Lk. 21:1; Jn. 8:20*

Greek-English Concordance for γαζοφυλάκιον

Mark 12:41 And taking a seat opposite the treasury (gazophylakiou | γαζοφυλακίου | gen sg neut), he was watching how the people were putting money into the offering (gazophylakion | γαζοφυλάκιον | acc sg neut) box. Many rich people were putting in large sums.
Mark 12:43 And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are putting large amounts into the offering (gazophylakion | γαζοφυλάκιον | acc sg neut) box.
Luke 21:1 Looking up, Jesus saw rich people putting their gifts into the offering (gazophylakion | γαζοφυλάκιον | acc sg neut) box,
John 8:20 Jesus spoke these words near the treasury (gazophylakiō | γαζοφυλακίῳ | dat sg neut) as he was teaching in the temple. No one seized him because his hour had not yet come.