Zao

The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 2198

Original Word	Word Origin
zavw	a primary verb
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Zao	2:832,290
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
dzah'-o	Verb

Definition

to live, breathe, be among the living (not lifeless, not dead)
to enjoy real life
1. to have true life and worthy of the name
2. active, blessed, endless in the kingdom of God
to live i.e. pass life, in the manner of the living and acting
1. of mortals or character
living water, having vital power in itself and exerting the same upon the soul
metaph. to be in full vigour
1. to be fresh, strong, efficient,
2. as adj. active, powerful, efficacious

King James Word Usage - Total: 143

live 117, be alive 9, alive 6, quick 4, lively 3, not translated 1, miscellaneous 2, vr live 1

KJV Verse Count
Matthew	6
Mark	3
Luke	7
John	14
Acts	12
Romans	18
1 Corinthians	3
2 Corinthians	7
Galatians	6
Philippians	2
Colossians	2
1 Thessalonians	5
1 Timothy	4
2 Timothy	2
Titus	1
Hebrews	12
James	1
1 Peter	7
1 John	1
Revelation	14

Total	127

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Zao". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". .

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