Biblica Analytica

βίος

bios (G0979)

life

11 verses 6 books OT 0 / NT 11
AI Word Study

The Greek word βίος (bios) is defined as "life". It falls within the semantic domain of Death & Life, indicating its connection to the fundamental human experience of existence. With 11 occurrences in the Bible, bios is not a frequently used term, suggesting its significance may lie in its specific contexts rather than its overall frequency. The limited usage of bios implies that its meaning is likely nuanced and context-dependent. In biblical Greek, bios may refer to the quality or duration of life, rather than just its existence. This is supported by its association with the semantic domain of Death & Life, which encompasses not only the beginning of life but also its end. The significance of bios lies in its connection to the human experience of mortality and the value placed on life. Its usage in the Bible may highlight the importance of living a meaningful and purposeful life, or the consequences of a life cut short. Further analysis of its occurrences in the Bible would be necessary to fully understand its significance.

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Mark 12:44

for they all gave out of their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, gave all that she had to live on.”

Luke 8:14

That which fell among the thorns, these are those who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.

Luke 8:43

A woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years, who had spent all her living on physicians and could not be healed by any

Luke 15:12

The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of your property.’ He divided his livelihood between them.

Luke 15:30

But when this your son came, who has devoured your living with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him.’

Luke 21:4

for all these put in gifts for God from their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, put in all that she had to live on.”

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

2 Timothy 2:4

No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

1 Peter 4:3

For we have spent enough of our past time doing the desire of the Gentiles, and having walked in lewdness, lusts, drunken binges, orgies, carousings, and abominable idolatries.

1 John 2:16

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn’t the Father’s, but is the world’s.

1 John 3:17

But whoever has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, then closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s love remain in him?