βίος
bios
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word *βίος* (bios) primarily refers to the course or duration of life, or life as it is lived. It can also mean livelihood or the resources needed to sustain life. In contrast to another Greek word for life (*ζωή*), *βίος* focuses on the practical, external aspects of living rather than spiritual or ethical dimensions.
life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood
The Greek word bios means "life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood," encompassing related ideas including good, life, living.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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יוֹם
yôwm
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb)
לֶחֶם
lechem
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
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יוֹם
yôwm
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb)
לֶחֶם
lechem
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
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