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ζωογονέω G2225
G2225 is the Greek word ζωογονέω, transliterated zōogonéō. The King James Version most often renders it life shall preserve.
What it means
to engender alive, i.e. (by analogy) to rescue (passively, be saved) from death.
Where it comes from
from the same as G2226 (ζῶον) and a derivative of G1096 (γίνομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: live, preserve.
Verses using ζωογονέω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 17:33 · KJV
Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.
Acts 7:19 · KJV
The same dealt subtilly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2225 mean?
G2225 is the Greek word ζωογονέω (zōogonéō), meaning to engender alive, i.e. (by analogy) to rescue (passively, be saved) from death.
How is G2225 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it life shall preserve (1 time), might (1 time).
How many times does G2225 appear in the Bible?
ζωογονέω (zōogonéō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2225 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G2226 (ζῶον) and a derivative of G1096 (γίνομαι).
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