ζύμη
zumēNoun (Feminine)G2219
leaven
From: probably from G2204 (ζέω);
Short Definition
ferment (as if boiling up)
Full Lexicon Entry
leaven: ἄρτου. Metaphorical, of a moral influence or tendency, always, exc. in the Parable of the Leaven, for evil: ζ. Φαρισαίων.
LXX Usage: for חָמֵץ; שְׂאֹר, *
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
11 timesAppears 11 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
4
1 Corinthians
3
Luke
2
Galatians
1
Mark
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 5:6
- 1 Corinthians 5:8
- Luke 12:1
- Matthew 13:33
- Matthew 16:11
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