ζῶν
zon
living
a primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively):--life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.
Luke 15:13 · Word #21
Lexicon G2198
| Lemma | ζάω |
| Transliteration | záō |
| Strong's | G2198 |
| In-context | living |
| Literal | living |
Morphology V PRS ACT PTCP NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ζάω |
| Strong's | G2198 |
SIBI-P1 G2198-20
the living (one/thing)
| Root | ζάω (zaō) |
| Core Meanings | to live, be alive, have life, continue in life, experience vitality |
| Semantic Range | physically alive, spiritually alive, living in contrast to dead, characterized by vitality, continuing in existence |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, "the Living One" can function as a divine title, emphasizing God’s self-existent and active life in contrast to lifeless idols. Applied to humans or creatures, it underscores dependence on God as the source of life and highlights the dynamic, ongoing nature of true life in covenant relationship. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active participle (PPA). Forms attested: nominative masculine singular (NMS) and accusative neuter singular (ANS). The present tense conveys ongoing action; active voice indicates the subject is actively living; participial form allows adjectival or substantive use. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the verbal root meaning "to live" while reflecting the present active participle form, indicating ongoing, active life. As a nominative masculine singular ("the living one") or accusative neuter singular ("the living thing"), it functions substantivally, describing a person or entity characterized by active, continuing life. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ζάω (to live, be alive, have life, continue in life, experience vitality)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2198-01 |
ezesa | I was living |
G2198-02 |
ezesan | they were living |
G2198-06 |
ze | he/she/it is living |
Word Usage (141 occurrences of G2198)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:4 | ζήσεται | zesetai | |
| Matthew 9:18 | ζήσεται | zesetai | |
| Matthew 16:16 | ζῶντος | zontos |