GreekG2226Noun (Neuter)

ζῷον

zōon

20Occurrences
G2226Strong's #
Noun (Neuter)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

a live thing, i.e. an animal

neuter of a derivative of G2198 (ζάω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
-ου, *τό *(ζωός, alive), a living creature, an animal: ff. ff. ; ζῴων αἷμα; ἄλογα ζ.
Synonyms
θηρίον, in which the brutal, bestial element is emphasized, and which is never used of sacrificial animals. On the other hand, ζ. is the more comprehensive, as expressing the vital element common to the whole anima] creation (see Tr., Syn., LXXxi; Cremer, 274).
LXX: for חַי (chiefly) and cognate forms; frequently in Wis

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Neuter)

Morphology Code

G:N-N

Full Description

Greek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

ζῷον appears 20 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Revelation
17
2 Peter
1
Hebrews
1
Jude
1

Key Passages

2 Peter 2:12BSB

These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed.

Revelation 15:7BSB

Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.

Revelation 4:8BSB

And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying:“Holy, Holy, Holy,is the Lord God Almighty,who was and is and is to come!”

Revelation 5:11BSB

Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels and living creatures and elders encircling the throne, and their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands.

Revelation 6:5BSB

And when the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!”Then I looked and saw a black horse, and its rider held in his hand a pair of scales.

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