Strong's G2203 · Greek
Ζεύς
Zeus · /dzyooce/
Definition
of uncertain affinity; in the oblique cases there is used instead of it a (probably cognate) name Dis deece, which is otherwise obsolete Zeus or Dis (among the Latins, Jupiter or Jove), the supreme deity of the Greeks:--Jupiter.
KJV: Jupiter
Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Ζεύς across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2203 (Zeus) mean?
of uncertain affinity; in the oblique cases there is used instead of it a (probably cognate) name Dis deece, which is otherwise obsolete Zeus or Dis (among the Latins, Jupiter or Jove), the supreme deity of the Greeks:--Jupiter.
How many times does G2203 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2203 (Ζεύς) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Jupiter.”
How is Zeus translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2203 is rendered as “Jupiter” (2×).
Where does the Greek word Ζεύς come from?
of uncertain affinity