The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon| Strong's Number: 2198 | | | Original Word | Word Origin | | zao | 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
- to have true life and worthy of the name
- active, blessed, endless in the kingdom of God
- to live i.e. pass life, in the manner of the living and acting
- of mortals or character
- living water, having vital power in itself and exerting the same upon the soul
- metaph. to be in full vigour
- to be fresh, strong, efficient,
- as adj. active, powerful, efficacious
| | | | NAS Word Usage - Total: 143 | | alive 15, get their living 1, holding 1, life 6, life* 1, live 53, lived 3, lives 19, living 44 | | |
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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 InformationThayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Zao". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999.