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ζυμόω G2220
G2220 is the Greek word ζυμόω, transliterated zymóō. The King James Version most often renders it leaveneth.
What it means
to cause to ferment.
Where it comes from
from G2219 (ζύμη).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: leaven.
Verses using ζυμόω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 5:6 · KJV
Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
Galatians 5:9 · KJV
A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2220 mean?
G2220 is the Greek word ζυμόω (zymóō), meaning to cause to ferment.
How is G2220 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it leaveneth (2 times).
How many times does G2220 appear in the Bible?
ζυμόω (zymóō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2220 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2219 (ζύμη).
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