ζάω (záō) — Life

Greek word study: ζάω (záō), Strong's G2198. to live (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G2198
Quick definition
Greek word
ζάω (záō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to live (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: a primary verb;

KJV translation words: life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick

Where this word appears

Strong's G2198 is tagged on 143 words in 127 verses across 20 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 4:4 and last appears in Revelation 20:5.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

living ×32the living ×12will live ×12is living ×10to live ×10lives ×5we live ×5live ×4we may live ×4He lives ×3I live ×3of the living ×3

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ζῶντος ×15ζῇ ×12ζῆν ×12ζῶν ×10ζήσεται ×9ζῶντι ×8ζῶμεν ×7ζῶντες ×7ζῶ ×6ζῶντα ×6

Books where it appears most

Romans ×23John ×18Revelation ×14Acts ×12Hebrews ×12Luke ×92 Corinthians ×9Galatians ×9

Verses (first 25 of 127)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G326 ἀναζάω (anazáō), G2222 ζωή (zōḗ), G2226 ζῶον (zōon), G4800 συζάω (syzáō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does záō (G2198) mean?

To live (literally or figuratively).

How is G2198 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2198 as: life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.

How often does ζάω (záō) appear?

Strong's G2198 is tagged on 143 words in 127 verses across 20 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 4:4 and last appears in Revelation 20:5.