Strong’s H5804

עַזָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`Azzah

Pronunciation

ahz-zah

Definition

Gaza

Meaning

Azzah

Usage

Azzah, commonly known as Gaza, is a significant city located in the southwestern part of ancient Canaan, near the Mediterranean coast. It is one of the five major Philistine cities mentioned in the Bible. The name Azzah reflects the city's strength and strategic importance in the region.

Bible references

Genesis 10:19;Deuteronomy 2:23;Joshua 10:41;Joshua 11:22;Joshua 15:47;Judges 1:18;Judges 6:4;Judges 16:1;Judges 16:21;1 Samuel 6:17;1 Kings 4:24;2 Kings 18:8;1 Chronicles 7:28;Jeremiah 25:20;Jeremiah 47:1;Jeremiah 47:5;Amos 1:6;Amos 1:7;Zephaniah 2:4;Zechariah 9:5;Zechariah 9:5