Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ζύμη”
Understanding zýmē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from ζέω leaven. - ferment (as if boiling up)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ζύμη
Phoneticdzoo'-may
Transliterationzýmē
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from ζέω leaven. - ferment (as if boiling up)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
11 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:11 | “How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?” Word: ζύμη (zýmē) | |
| Mark 8:15 | “And he charged them, saying, Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod.” Word: ζύμη (zýmē) | |
| Luke 13:21 | “It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.” Word: ζύμη (zýmē) | |
| 1 Corinthians 5:7 | “Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:” Word: ζύμη (zýmē) | |
| Galatians 5:9 | “A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.” Word: ζύμη (zýmē) |
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
11x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew