The meaning of “ζημία”
Understanding zēmía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably akin to the base of δαμάζω (through the idea of violence) damage, loss. - detriment
ζημία
probably akin to the base of δαμάζω (through the idea of violence) damage, loss. - detriment
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:10 | “And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.” Word: ζημία (zēmía) | |
| Acts 27:21 | “But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.” Word: ζημία (zēmía) | |
| Philippians 3:7 | “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.” Word: ζημία (zēmía) | |
| Philippians 3:8 | “Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,” Word: ζημία (zēmía) |