ζωή (zōḗ) — Life

Greek word study: ζωή (zōḗ), Strong's G2222. life (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G2222
Quick definition
Greek word
ζωή (zōḗ)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

life (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G2198 (ζάω);

KJV translation words: life(-time)

Where this word appears

Strong's G2222 is tagged on 136 words in 128 verses across 22 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:14 and last appears in Revelation 22:19.

How it is rendered in the text

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

life ×95of life ×35is life ×2lifetime ×1living ×1of a life ×1of life — ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ζωὴν ×53ζωῆς ×48ζωὴ ×21ζωήν ×7ζωῇ ×4ζωή ×3

Books where it appears most

John ×36Revelation ×17Romans ×141 John ×13Acts ×8Matthew ×7Luke ×62 Corinthians ×6

Verses (first 25 of 128)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2198 ζάω (záō).

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 zōḗ (G2222) mean?

Life (literally or figuratively).

How is G2222 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2222 as: life(-time).

How often does ζωή (zōḗ) appear?

Strong's G2222 is tagged on 136 words in 128 verses across 22 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 7:14 and last appears in Revelation 22:19.