βίος
bíos
“life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood”
11 occurrencesNew TestamentUncommon Word
Definition
Strong’s Definition
life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
life; means of living; sustenance, maintenance, substance, goods, Mk. 12:44, Lk. 8:14, 43; 15:12, 30; 21:4; 1 Tim. 2:2; 2 Tim. 2:4; 1 Jn. 2:16; 3:17*
Translated in KJV as
goodlifeliving
Etymology
a primary word;
Chain Links
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“And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.”