Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ζυμόω”
Understanding zymóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
leaven. - to cause to ferment
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ζυμόω
Phoneticdzoo-mo'-o
Transliterationzymóō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
leaven. - to cause to ferment
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:33 | “Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.” Word: ζυμόω (zymóō) | |
| Luke 13:21 | “It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.” Word: ζυμόω (zymóō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 5:6 | “Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?” Word: ζυμόω (zymóō) | |
| Galatians 5:9 | “A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.” Word: ζυμόω (zymóō) |