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ζώνη G2223
G2223 is the Greek word ζώνη, transliterated zṓnē. The King James Version most often renders it girdle.
What it means
a belt; by implication, a pocket.
Where it comes from
probably akin to the base of G2218 (ζυγός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: girdle, purse.
Verses using ζώνη
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 3:4 · KJV
And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
Mark 1:6 · KJV
And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey;
Acts 21:11 · KJV
And when he was come unto us, he took Paul’s girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2223 mean?
G2223 is the Greek word ζώνη (zṓnē), meaning a belt; by implication, a pocket.
How is G2223 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it girdle (4 times).
How many times does G2223 appear in the Bible?
ζώνη (zṓnē) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2223 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably akin to the base of G2218 (ζυγός).
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