Greek · G2223 · unreviewed

ζώνη

A belt; by implication, a pocket

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ζώνη G2223
Pronunciation zṓnē

What does ζώνη (zṓnē) mean in the Bible?

ζώνη (zṓnē) is a Greek word meaning "a belt; by implication, a pocket". ζώνη, -ης, ἡ (ζώννυμι) [in LXX for אַבְנֵט, חֲגוֹר, etc.

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Meaning

a belt; by implication, a pocket
Extended definition

(ζώννυμι) [in LXX for אַבְנֵט, חֲגוֹר, etc. ;] a belt, girdle: Mat.3:4, Mrk.1:6, Act.21:11, Rev.1:13 15:6; as a receptacle for money, Mat.10:9, Mrk.6:8.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine Acts 21:11
Accusative · Singular · Feminine Matt 3:4 · Mark 1:6 · Mark 6:8 · Acts 21:11 · Rev 1:13
Accusative · Plural · Feminine Matt 10:9 · Rev 15:6
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