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 times

Appears 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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