ζημία

zēmiaNoun (Feminine)G2209

damage/loss

From: probably akin to the base of G1150 (δαμάζω) (through the idea of violence);

Short Definition

detriment

Full Lexicon Entry

damage, loss: opposite to κέρδος.
LXX Usage: for עָנַשׁ; עֹנֶשׁ ni. and cognate forms

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
Philippians
2

Key Passages

  • Acts 27:10
  • Acts 27:21
  • Philippians 3:7
  • Philippians 3:8

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