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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“For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.”