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The meaning of ζωογονέω

Understanding zōogonéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

live, preserve. - to engender alive, i.e. (by analogy) to rescue (passively, be saved) from death

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ζωογονέω

Phoneticdzo-og-on-eh'-o
Transliterationzōogonéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

live, preserve. - to engender alive, i.e. (by analogy) to rescue (passively, be saved) from death

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 17:33

Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.

Word: ζωογονέω (zōogonéō)
Acts 7:19

The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live.

Word: ζωογονέω (zōogonéō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
Book Distribution

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