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βίος

bioslifeHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine10 occurrences5 books10 verses

Definition

βίος, -ου, ὁ,

[in LXX chiefly for יָמִים ;]

1. period or course of life, life: Luke 8:14, 1 Timothy 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:4, 1 John 2:16.

2. living, livelihood, means (in Proverbs 31:14 for לֶחֶם; see DCG, ii, 39a): Mark 12:44, Luke 8:43; 15:12, 30; 21:4, 1 John 3:17.

Synonyms: ζωή, is life intensive, "vita quâ, vivimus," the vital principle; βίος, life extensive, "vita quam vivimus," (1) the period of life, (2) the means by which it is sustained. Hence, in cl., ζ., being confined to the physical life common to men and animals, is the inferior word (cf. zoology, biography). In NT, ζωή is elevated into the ethical and spiritual sphere (cf. Tr., Syn., §xxvii).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as βίος:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

10 total
  1. Mark 12:44βίον · to live on
    For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”
  2. Luke 8:14βίου · life
    The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.
  3. Luke 8:43βίον · money
    …including a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. She had spent all her money on physicians, but no one was able to heal her.
  4. Luke 15:12βίον · property
    The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.
  5. Luke 15:30βίον · wealth
    But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’
  6. Luke 21:4βίον · to live on
    For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”
  7. 1 Timothy 2:2βίον · lives
    …for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
  8. 2 Timothy 2:4βίου · [civilian]
    A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.
  9. 1 John 2:16βίου · life
    For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.
  10. 1 John 3:17βίον · possessions
    If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?