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ζημία G2209

G2209 is the Greek word ζημία, transliterated zēmía. The King James Version most often renders it loss.

Word: ζημίαTransliteration: zēmíaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

detriment.

Where it comes from

probably akin to the base of G1150 (δαμάζω) (through the idea of violence).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

loss 2×damage 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: damage, loss.

Verses using ζημία

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 27:10 · KJV

And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.

Philippians 3:7 · KJV

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

Philippians 3:8 · KJV

Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

Common questions

What does Strong's G2209 mean?

G2209 is the Greek word ζημία (zēmía), meaning detriment.

How is G2209 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it loss (2 times), damage (1 time).

How many times does G2209 appear in the Bible?

ζημία (zēmía) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2209 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably akin to the base of G1150 (δαμάζω) (through the idea of violence).

Nearby entries

G2206 · ζηλόω — to have warmth of feeling for or against G2207 · ζηλωτής — a "zealot"G2208 · Ζηλωτής — a Zealot, i.e. (specially) partisan for…G2210 · ζημιόω — to injure, i.e. (reflexively or passively)…G2211 · Ζηνᾶς — Jove-given; Zenas, a Christian G2212 · ζητέω — to seek (literally or figuratively)…

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