Ζεύς G2203

G2203 is the Greek word Ζεύς, transliterated Zeús. The King James Version most often renders it jupiter.

Word: ΖεύςTransliteration: ZeúsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

in the oblique cases there is used instead of it a (probably cognate) name , which is otherwise obsolete; Zeus or Dis (among the Latins, Jupiter or Jove), the supreme deity of the Greeks.

Where it comes from

of uncertain affinity.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

jupiter 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: Jupiter.

Verses using Ζεύς

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 14:12 · KJV

And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

Acts 14:13 · KJV

Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2203 mean?

G2203 is the Greek word Ζεύς (Zeús), meaning in the oblique cases there is used instead of it a (probably cognate) name , which is otherwise obsolete; Zeus or Dis (among the Latins, Jupiter or Jove), the supreme deity of the Greeks.

How is G2203 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it jupiter (2 times).

How many times does G2203 appear in the Bible?

Ζεύς (Zeús) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2203 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain affinity.

Nearby entries

G2200 · ζεστός — boiled, i.e. (by implication) calid…G2201 · ζεῦγος — a couple, i.e. a team (of oxen yoked…G2202 · ζευκτηρία — a fastening (tiller-rope)G2204 · ζέω — to be hot (boil, of liquids; or glow, of…G2205 · ζῆλος — properly, heat, i.e. (figuratively) "zeal"…G2206 · ζηλόω — to have warmth of feeling for or against

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