Strong's Concordance/Greek/G979

Strong's G979 · Greek

βίος

bios · /bee'-os/

Number
G979
Language
Greek
Original word
βίος
Transliteration
bios
Pronunciation
bee'-os
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

a primary word; life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood:--good, life, living.

KJV: good, life, living

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βίος across 11 verses.

life5×
living5×
good1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Mark1 verse
Luke5 verses
1 Timothy1 verse
2 Timothy1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
1 John2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G979 (bios) mean?

a primary word; life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood:--good, life, living.

How many times does G979 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G979 (βίος) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “life.”

How is bios translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G979 is rendered as “life” (5×), “living” (5×), “good” (1×).