ζωή: zōē (G2222), a Greek word meaning "life (literally or figuratively)"
zōē
Plain-Language Summary
zōē is a Greek word meaning "life (literally or figuratively)".
life; vitality, the state of being alive
Its core semantic range includes: life.
- life real and genuine; a life active and vigorous
- the absolute fullness of life
- livelihood or means of living
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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ζωή
Pronunciationzōē
G2222
life (literally or figuratively)
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