Greek word · Strong's G2198

ζάω

záō · verb · “to live”

In a sentence

Zaō means to live — used of biological life and of the deep life God gives. Jesus says, «I am the living (zaō) one; I died, and behold I am alive forevermore.»

Zaō is the verb behind zōē (life). It runs through the Gospels and letters: «the living God,» «the living Christ,» «the living water.»

Christians are «called to live» by the Spirit, «to no longer live for themselves but for him who died and was raised.» Christianity is a living faith — really, presently alive.

Strong's reference

Definition: to live (literally or figuratively)

KJV usage: life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Revelation 1:18 “the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.” Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.