ζῷον
zōonNoun (Neuter)G2226
living thing
From: neuter of a derivative of G2198 (ζάω);
Short Definition
a live thing, i.e. an animal
Full Lexicon Entry
-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 Usage: for חַי (chiefly) and cognate forms; frequently in Wis
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)
Morphology G:N-N
DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter
Occurrences
20 timesAppears 20 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Revelation
17
2 Peter
1
Hebrews
1
Jude
1
Key Passages
- 2 Peter 2:12
- Revelation 15:7
- Revelation 4:8
- Revelation 5:11
- Revelation 6:5
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