"Azotus, Ashdod, a seaport in Palestine, Acts 8:40*. See PhotoGuide."
Definition and meaning
Azotus, Ashdod, a seaport in Palestine, Acts 8:40*. See PhotoGuide.
In the original Greek the word is written: Ἄζωτος
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of azotos (G108) across the King James Bible.
But Philip was found at Azotus: and passing through he preached in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea.
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Common questions
Strong's G108 (azotos) is a Greek word that means: Azotus, Ashdod, a seaport in Palestine, Acts 8:40*. See PhotoGuide. It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word azotos (G108) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G108 is azotos, a Greek word defined as: Azotus, Ashdod, a seaport in Palestine, Acts 8:40*. See PhotoGuide.. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
azotos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.