Strong's Number G2198

ζάω

zao · dzah'-o

Transliteration:

zao{dzah'-o}

Word Origin:

a primary verb

TDNT:

2:832,290

Part of Speech:

verb

Strong's Definition:

to live (literally or figuratively)

Usage in the KJV:

live 118, be alive 1, alive 14, quick 4, lively 3, not tr 1, misc 2, vr live 1

Total: 143
Occurs 140 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

to live, breathe, be among the living (not lifeless, not dead)
to enjoy real life
1. to have true life and worthy of the name
2. active, blessed, endless in the kingdom of God
to live i.e. pass life, in the manner of the living and acting
1. of mortals or character
living water, having vital power in itself and exerting the same upon the soul
metaph. to be in full vigour
1. to be fresh, strong, efficient,
2. as adj. active, powerful, efficacious