ζώνην
zonen
purse
probably akin to the base of ζυγός; a belt; by implication, a pocket:--girdle, purse.
Mark 6:8 · Word #20
Lexicon G2223
| Lemma | ζώνη |
| Transliteration | zṓnē |
| Strong's | G2223 |
| In-context | purse |
| Literal | belt/girdle |
Morphology N ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ζώνη |
| Strong's | G2223 |
SIBI-P1 G2223-03
a waist-belt (feminine singular, accusative)
| Root | ζώνη (zōnē) |
| Core Meanings | belt, girdle, waist-band, money-pouch |
| Semantic Range | belt, girdle, sash, waistband; by extension a money-pouch or pocket formed by the girdle |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical world, the ζώνη secured garments for action and could hold money or tools, symbolizing readiness, provision, or preparedness. It appears in contexts of travel, ministry instruction, and metaphorical exhortations to be girded for service. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,N,,,,,AFS — noun; accusative case; feminine gender; singular number. The form ζώνην marks the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions. |
| Rendering Rationale | ζώνην is the accusative singular feminine form of ζώνη, denoting a belt or girdle worn around the waist. Rendering it as "a waist-belt" preserves the concrete, wearable sense of the term, while noting the accusative singular reflects its function as a direct object in the clause. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ζώνη (belt, girdle, waist-band, money-pouch)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2223-01 |
zonas | belt-sashes |
G2223-02 |
zone | a waist-belt |
Word Usage (8 occurrences of G2223)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:4 | ζώνην | zonen | girdle |
| Matthew 10:9 | ζώνας | zonas | |
| Mark 1:6 | ζώνην | zonen | belt |