Bíos — G979

G979 · Greek — βίος

Pronunciation: bee'-os

Definition

masculine noun

life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood

  1. life extensively, i. e. the period or course of life
  2. that by which life is sustained, resources, wealth (A. V. living)

Usually translated as

life, living, good

Origin

a primary word

Occurrences

Bíos occurs 11 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Luke (5), 1 Timothy (1), 2 Timothy (1), 1 Peter (1), 1 John (2)

Strong's Lexicon — B